Tess (Criterion Collection)

Based on Thomas Hardy’s 1891 novel "Tess of the D’Urbervilles," director Roman Polanski’s lush, Oscar-winning drama stars Nastassia Kinski as Victorian English peasant girl Tess Durbeyfield, who is sent by her father to visit wealthy relatives and claim what he believes to be an aristocratic birthright. Tess’ journey, however, leads her into the arms of ruthless lothario Alec Stokes-d'Urberville (Leigh Lawson)...and, ultimately, heartbreak and tragedy. With Peter Firth, Rosemary Martin. 171 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio; Subtitles: English (SDH); documentaries; featurettes; interview; theatrical trailer.