Tess of the D'Urbervilles
1998 · 180 MIN · IMDB 7.7 · 2,170 VOTES · DIR. Ian Sharp
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 2,215 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:04 It was on the day of the May Dance
00:08:52 He went to Rolliver's to get his strength up for the journey?
00:14:35 - Your lights have gone out. What're you thinking of?
00:20:52 Supposing we walk around the grounds awhile to pass the time.
00:29:19 [ Horse whinnies ]
00:34:27 Try it like this. [ He warbles with no tune ]
00:41:54 But, I almost wish you had not.
00:48:55 You don't give me your mouth and kiss me back.
00:57:35 To me myself.
01:04:47 Oop!
01:10:52 Mr. Crick!
01:17:43 I can't help that.
01:27:06 Will you ride with me to the station, Tess?
01:33:15 I mean that you've...said that you want me very much
01:46:05 what were saying to each other this morning about confessing our faults?
01:54:37 - Breakfast is ready.
02:04:14 'Tis my only comfort.
02:09:39 - Say good sister.
02:15:46 I might ask why you trouble me.
02:21:06 Jack!
02:28:56 Mrs. D'Urberville?
02:36:17 Please go away.
02:44:11 [ Tess ] Some of the windows are open.
02:55:23 [ And Angel went scot free? ]
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed2,215
Dialogue density12.3 lines / min
First line00:00:04
Final line02:55:23
Production Record
DirectorIan Sharp
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes2,170