Review of Tess (1979) by Augustine H — 11 Jan 2012

Une merveilleuse Nastassja Kinski ...Un grand Roman Polanski = Un mélodrame assuré...

A voir ou revoir !!!

This review of Tess (1979) was written by Augustine H on 11 Jan 2012.

Tess has generally received positive reviews.

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