Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998)

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.

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Justine Waddell
as Tess Durbeyfield

Jason Flemyng
as Alec D'Urberville

Oliver Milburn
as Angel Clare

John McEnery
as Jack Durbeyfield

Lesley Dunlop
as Joan Durbeyfield

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Ian Sharp
Director

Ted Whitehead
Writer

Thomas Hardy
Novel

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