Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998)

Name: Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Released: 1998
Duration: 180 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Justine Waddell, Jason Flemyng, Oliver Milburn, John McEnery, Lesley Dunlop

3h United Kingdom

Drama Romance TV Movie

Plot

Thomas Hardy's timeless narrative comes to life in this compelling TV adaptation, portraying the harrowing journey of Tess, a peasant girl caught in a web of love and jealousy. Justine Waddell delivers a poignant performance as Tess, whose fate spirals under the influence of two very different men. Jason Flemyng embodies the menacing Alec D'Urberville, whose obsessive pursuit leads to Tess's tragic unraveling. Meanwhile, Oliver Milburn shines as the compassionate Angel Clare, a young man who genuinely loves Tess, offering a glimmer of hope amidst her turbulent existence. The adaptation captures the essence of love’s complexities and societal constraints.

Cast

Justine Waddell Jason Flemyng Oliver Milburn John McEnery Lesley Dunlop Rosalind Knight Anthony O'Donnell Christine Moore Bryan Pringle Debbie Chazen Candida Rundle Amanda Brewster Linda Armstrong Hannah Waterman Charlotte Bellamy