Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-01-04

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK, USA

Runtime:

240 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.8 (3911 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Gemma Arterton Eddie Redmayne Ruth Jones Hans Matheson

Fullplot:

In the late 19th century, Tess Durbeyfield is sent off to visit a rich cousin, Alec D'Urberville, when her parents learn that they are distantly related. Tess takes a disliking to the man and his attempts at seduction are rebuffed. Returning from a village party he forces himself on the innocent girl who eventually makes her way back to her parents' home. Ashamed and pregnant she seems destined to forever being marked a certain kind of woman. After the death of her child, she makes her way to a prosperous farm where, working as a milkmaid, she meets and eventually marries the handsome Angel Clare. On learning of her past however, he abandons her and with little choice and facing a life of extreme hardship, again falls into Alec's clutches and becomes a kept woman.

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