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.
as Tess Durbeyfield
as Alec D'Urberville
as Angel Clare
as Jack Durbeyfield
as Joan Durbeyfield
as Mrs. D'Urberville
as Crick
as Mrs. Crick
as Kail
as Marian
as Izzy
as Retty
as Car Darch
as Nancy
as Cissie
as Sue
as Abraham
as Liza-Lu
as Parson Tringham
as Rolliver's Landlady
as Narrator
as Cuthbert (uncredited)
as Felix (uncredited)
as Woman in Red (uncredited)
