Film · 1979

Tess

Name: Tess
Director: Roman Polanski
Genre: Drama
Released: 1979
Duration: 164 min
Cast: Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, Carolyn Pickles, David Markham

by Roman Polanski

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Details

Type: Film
Released: 1979
Director: Roman Polanski
Genres: Drama
Countries: France, United Kingdom
Original language: English
Running time: 2 h 44 min

Cast

Nastassja Kinski
Peter Firth
Leigh Lawson
Carolyn Pickles
David Markham
Suzanna Hamilton
Arielle Dombasle
Maryline Even

Awards

Wins

Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1981)
Academy Award for Best Costume Design (1981)
Academy Award for Best Production Design (1981)
César Award for Best Film
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

Nominations

Academy Award for Best Picture (1981)
Academy Award for Best Director (1981)
Academy Award for Best Original Score (1981)
César Award for Best Actress (1980)

In France

French rating: Tout public
French release visa: No. 49738

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)