Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998)

Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998)

1998-03-08 United Kingdom 180 Min. PG-13
8.1 12 votes

Overview

Thomas Hardy's classic epic remains one of the most popular novels, this TV adaptation vividly depicts the powerful tale of a peasant girl whose life is torn apart by the love and jealousy of two men. Justine Waddell stars as the hapless Child of Nature who is tossed around by the dark forces of fate. Jason Flemyng is the dark and sinister Alec D'Urberville whose relentless pursuit of Tess triggers the heroine's downfall. Oliver Milburn plays the handsome young Angel Clare, the caring rebel who falls deeply in love with Tess.

Cast

Justine Waddell is Tess Durbeyfield
Tess Durbeyfield
Jason Flemyng is Alec D'Urberville
Alec D'Urberville
Oliver Milburn is Angel Clare
Angel Clare
John McEnery is Jack Durbeyfield
Jack Durbeyfield
Lesley Dunlop is Joan Durbeyfield
Joan Durbeyfield