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Tess of the D'Urbervilles

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2008
  • 15
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
6.7K
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Gemma Arterton in Tess of the D'Urbervilles (2008)
Tess Of The D'urbervilles (German Trailer)
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The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.

  • Stars
    • Gemma Arterton
    • Eddie Redmayne
    • Ruth Jones
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    6.7K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,485
    5,093
    • Stars
      • Gemma Arterton
      • Eddie Redmayne
      • Ruth Jones
    • 40User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Gemma Arterton
    Gemma Arterton
    • Tess Durbeyfield
    Eddie Redmayne
    Eddie Redmayne
    • Angel Clare
    Ruth Jones
    Ruth Jones
    • Joan Durbeyfield
    Hans Matheson
    Hans Matheson
    • Alec D'Urberville
    Ian Puleston-Davies
    Ian Puleston-Davies
    • John Durbeyfield
    Christopher Fairbank
    Christopher Fairbank
    • Groby
    Jo Woodcock
    Jo Woodcock
    • Liza-Lu Durbeyfield
    Steven Robertson
    Steven Robertson
    • Cuthbert Clare
    Hugh Skinner
    Hugh Skinner
    • Felix Clare
    Jodie Whittaker
    Jodie Whittaker
    • Izz Huett
    Kenneth Cranham
    Kenneth Cranham
    • Mr Clare
    Donald Sumpter
    Donald Sumpter
    • Parson Tringham
    Rebekah Staton
    Rebekah Staton
    • Marion
    Jessica Turner
    Jessica Turner
    • Mrs Clare
    Jeany Spark
    Jeany Spark
    • Mercy Chant
    Joel Rowbottom
    • Abraham Durbeyfield
    Christine Bottomley
    Christine Bottomley
    • Kate
    Emma Stansfield
    Emma Stansfield
    • Mary
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    • Trivia
      BBC Television's first-ever adaptation of Hardy's novel.
    • Goofs
      There are two musical anachronisms. First, Angel plays an autoharp which was not invented until the 1880s in Germany, and would not have been an English folk instrument at the time of TESS. Secondly, the congregation is heard singing "How Great Thou Art," which was written in Swedish in 1885, but was not commonly known in English until Stuart Hine's translation (circa 1950).
    • Connections
      Featured in Gemma Arterton Remembers... Tess of the D'Urbervilles (2024)

    User reviews40

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    10/10

    Amazing

    If you--like me--saw a review for this film/miniseries calling it "terrible" and giving it one star, IGNORE IT. This film was absolutely stunning (there's a reason it was nominated for Best Lighting, Photography & Camera) and filled with much emotion and intensity by excellent actors. Gemma Arterton is superb as the lead role and all major and minor characters play their part with dedication and are a joy to watch.

    Based on the Thomas Hardy Novel, Tess of the d'Urbervilles follows the life of young, beautiful, innocent Tess and the misfortune she faces. With unforgettable characters such as the young heroine, Alec and Angel, visually appealing landscapes and emotional intensity to soften even the toughest of critics, this film is a must-see and something you are unlikely to ever forget!
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    • Release date
      • September 14, 2008 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • arabuloku.com
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 黛絲姑娘
    • Filming locations
      • Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • BBC Drama Productions
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • WGBH
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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