based on novel or book,england,tragedy,poverty,nobility,19th century

Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998)

Poster for Tess of the D'Urbervilles

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 & Crew

Director
Ian Sharp
  • Profile picture of Justine Waddell
    Tess Durbeyfield Justine Waddell
  • Profile picture of Jason Flemyng
    Alec D'Urberville Jason Flemyng
  • Profile picture of Oliver Milburn
    Angel Clare Oliver Milburn
  • Profile picture of John McEnery
    Jack Durbeyfield John McEnery
  • Profile picture of Lesley Dunlop
    Joan Durbeyfield Lesley Dunlop

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • england
  • tragedy
  • poverty
  • nobility
  • 19th century