The read
A Balasaur Score of 78 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.7/10. It runs long at 3h 0m. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
16 audience votes
Key crew
- Ian SharpDirector
- Ted WhiteheadWriter
- Alan LiskOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Justine WaddellTess Durbeyfield
- Jason FlemyngAlec D'Urberville
- Oliver MilburnAngel Clare
- John McEneryJack Durbeyfield
- Lesley DunlopJoan Durbeyfield
- Rosalind KnightMrs. D'Urberville
- Anthony O'DonnellCrick
- Christine MooreMrs. Crick
- Bryan PringleKail
- Debbie ChazenMarian
- Candida RundleIzzy
- Amanda BrewsterRetty
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Themes
based on novel or bookenglandtragedypovertynobility19th century