Review of Tess (1979) by Pierluigi P — 26 May 2007

The mean and downward day by day of a gorgeous peasant girl. beautifully adapted to the screen by Roman Polanski. A film dedicated to his wife Sharon Tate.

This review of Tess (1979) was written by Pierluigi P on 26 May 2007.

Tess has generally received positive reviews.

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