Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998) Angel and Tess scene

A scene from A&E's "Tess of the d'Urbervilles," where Tess finally accepts Angel's proposal. Such a beautiful scene.

[@changjody6805]

This is my favorite versions. The music is sad and the color is so romantic. Like the actors. So classic and romantic.

[@seer1623]

The acting, the music, the chemistry, the cinematography, this movie was a masterpiece.

[@pinker9111]

I love both verison but this one is the one i prefer to watch. The acting is just amazing and emotional and believeable.

[@GothicAnnamal]

Me too. Gemma Arterton was brilliant as Tess and I liked the fact that her version stayed so close to the book, but I just love Justine as this heroine. The Stonehenge scene just breaks my heart!

[@Pollicina92]

It's the saddest story I have ever known.

[@jamesben9589]

Soo sad i just watched it

[@Pollicina92]

@@jamesben9589 You made me remember my younger self, thank you!

[@jamesben9589]

@@Pollicina92 i felt so bad for tes

[@Muirmaiden]

I don't think Justine looks too old for the role - remember Tess ages from 16 to her early twenties in the novel. And Justine has much more of a country girl build than Nastassja Kinski(as much as a admire her work), and her portrayal is much closer to Tess's character in the book. Oliver and Justine work so well together.

[@hautxtalons]

Unfortunately I watched the BBC version first, so that has the strongest impression on me and I adore Gemma as Tess. However, watching this clip.. wow, the intensity and love between them is exceedingly better. And now I can't make up my mind which version I prefer, though I have a feeling I'll be doing a LOT more crying watching this one!

[@punjabitouch89]

The saddest story ever told. Honestly, the book is even sadder.

[@shukigkato]

Both the '98 and '08 versions are really good and excel in different ways. I definitely prefer the better part of the first half of the story in the older one, and then the newer one succeeds in the second half with more material from the book and a beautiful ending which doesn't feel as rushed. I'd probably pick the former as my favorite though because of the Justine-Oliver dynamic.

[@Wentzjuu]

In the end Angel comes to visit Tess when she's living with Alec. He says he still loves her, but Tess sends him away. Then Alec finally tells her his family adopted the nam D'Urberville and Tess kills him.

[@AChapman1997]

Thomas Hardy was such a genius

[@BoudicaJ]

Yes...she did. It was Angels' hypocritical attitude that caused the main pain.

[@Muirmaiden]

This is my favorite version of "Tess". Justine Waddell and Oliver Milburn definately had the best romantic chemistry of all of the adaptations I've seen. The latest BBC miniseries was great for the most part but I didn't buy Gemma Arterton and Eddie Redmayne as a couple. It just didn't do it for me, while Hans Matheson and Arterton compelled me to watch them. I think this version will always be my favorite, with the 2008 mini being second.

[@phoenix_star]

Woaw. I loved Gemma Arterton's performance but now I appreciate it so much more.

[@Muirmaiden]

The Polanski version was good, very beautifully shot, and very subtle. However, it's not my favorite version, although I do like it. Nastassja Kinski gave a great performance as Tess, very beautifully subdued. I own both this 1998 miniseries and the Polanski movie on DVD and I will add the latest BBC adaptation to my library when it is released on region 1 DVD. I think all three presentations have something unique and special going for them.

[@ArdoBlueMoon]

Angel, for Heaven's sake, do not ever hurt that girl! Angel is played by Oliver Milburn, and Tess by Justine Waddell.

[@hibs0102]

this angel is hot!

[@TheHonestfictionist]

@death2disco79 No I did read the book and its actually one of my favorites, I did a study on the role of women for one of my essays and if you look at the subtext in the scene where Alec feeds a strawberry to Tess it is implied that he took advantage of her innocence and why Tess is unable to live with herself. There was a specific quote in the book when Tess looks at her baby, the result of the rape, and can neither see a blessing and a curse in the child.

[@lockitkitten]

UGGGHH! I read this through my first break up!!! It was antagonizing!!!

[@Muirmaiden]

Oliver Milburn is the best Angel, in my opinion. Chemistry-wise, he and Justine Waddell win hands down! The 2008 version was great but Eddie Redmayne was a poor choice to play Angel and the real strength was the dynamic between Gemma Arterton's Tess and Hans Matheson's Alec. This 1998 miniseries is my favorite, by the way.

[@Muirmaiden]

Yes, KittyStarlight, Justine and Oliver are equally good and work extremely well together - they have that kind of magical romantic chemistry that makes the film so compellingly watchable. That's one of the reasons why I have a bit of a preference over Polanski's version because the romance between Tess and Angel seems more authentic in the A&E miniseries. And this version also seems more "English" because of the locations.

[@missbabyice]

@popwar12321 - A lot of what Shakespeare wrote is about the harm men did to women. In The Merchant of Venice the male characters would happily choose other male characters over their own wives. In Measure for Measure, the deputy duke blackmails a nun into sex. Tess is sort of a cross. By making her irresistable, Hardy is accidentally supporting the values he claims to be fighting against. He makes Tess an object just as the men do.

[@manbearpig7521]

❤

[@BoudicaJ]

poor [poor tess, all these men she should have been able to trust xxx

[@ridzz]

i just cannot make myself watch this story eventhough i really want to.. Knowing how it ends makes it more sad..

[@burninroom]

i agree, I LOVE the 1998 version!

[@kiddadd]

i love this movie

[@Galdra]

This is not a film but tv series, in my opiniun justine was by far the best Tess. I liked the BBC versjon , especiallythe actors who played Alec and Angel. But I was never really moved by Gemma, but she is very pretty Tess.

[@death2disco79]

Yes I agree. Totally.

[@DerangedXParaXBella]

Justine is absolutely stunning. But I really do love Gemma Arterton as Tess. I think the chemistry between Tess and Angel is so much better in this version. I don't know, but does Eddie Remayne sound slightly similar to Oliver Milburn? :)

[@nadegedossantosbarra5230]

Honestly, no actress can hold a candle to Nastassja Kinski

[@floricelcallejas2079]

Como puedo ver la película completa, no la e encontrado

[@bogus86rosy]

please post the whole movie, thanks in advance!

[@punkcat77]

Whatever happened to Oliver Milburn? He was so hot!

[@loonylaura85]

punkcat77 I know he was in #MeWithoutYou (with Michelle Williams & Anna Friel) & #TheForsyteSaga (although I'm not sure in what order they happened), but I don't know of anything else. You could look him up on IMDb & I think he's on Twitter. ☺

[@zaramuniba]

any chance of uploading the whole series?

[@Orbster25]

sweet! lucky you!

[@Galdra]

obs many spelling mistakes...sorry

[@death2disco79]

@BernardProfitendieu You have never read the book.You are wrong.He did not hold her down.

[@sodapopsonia]

I would like this version for the different scenes a lot better if it wasnt for the actress who plays tess.. I just cant watch her.. shes very campy..

[@DerrickthePinecone]

This is a fair account, but Roman Polanski's "Tess" is untouchable as far as this particular story is concerned, in my opinion. Nastassja Kinski is divine in that film and represents it perfectly.

[@ArwenUndomiel90]

@popwar12321 you just spoiled the movie's end!! :P

[@anaxogoras]

No, Angel wasn't a week man, you have to read it within the context of the period.

[@Muirmaiden]

Alec d'Urberville.

[@tessabianca]

The REAL Tess (moi) would never put up with that clod. No less than one knee and begging would be accepted.

[@PitchforkSally]

i think she was in Wives and Daughters BBC series

[@mikefuller6959]

I am so glad for crap like this as it makes me appreciate how good William McGonagall is! That shit in the novel when their hands get stuck together with soap! Total puke! Someone read it for me at the class anyway! Each to his own and I like McGonagall! I still don't know what the story to this novel is.

[@manbearpig7521]

Lol 😂

[@xsonzx]

I hate angel..he is such a weak man and is clouded by other peoples judgement the filthy hypocrite!!..poor poor tess..i feel so so bad 4 her =(

[@monikapolostyak3755]

She had a better chemistry with the actor who plays Alec in this version

[@loveneverfails1384]

She's mine too :) Have you seen Wives and Daughters? She's so gorgeous in there.

[@cheechaneekla11]

I remember watching this and thing my my my angel is soooo cute haha. But love this version better sorry folks

[@death2disco79]

@girlofsummer489 Well that was what I was saying originally but if one examines all the facts presented here it bcomes obvious: The vast majority of people here have never read the book, they are relying on an interpretation in which it is spelled out for them.Sadly, this one interpretation has been presented as fact.

[@Wentzjuu]

They end up together, but Tess is arrested and she was hung because she murdered Alec.

[@-Thunder-Warrior-]

Ah! Just propose, get married and end the story! Every time I read or watch this I hope its going to end diffrently! Angel dance with her! Stay away from Alec! Tess don't tell him! Angel forgive her! Angel just where the FUCK do you think your going?!?! So sad the way fate and love ruin Tess in the end, all she wanted was to be loved and happy.

[@DerrickthePinecone]

...and by the way, for Polanski's "Tess": Academy Awards o Best Art Direction-Set Decoration o Best Cinematography (Geoffrey Unsworth (posthumously) and Ghislain Cloquet) o Best Costume Design Golden Globe Awards o Best Foreign Film o New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture César Awards o Best Picture o Best Director o Best Cinematography (Ghislain Cloquet)

[@BoudicaJ]

Are you talking to me ?! You appear rather misinformed :-) I am assuming you have actually read the book. I wasn't at all aware that it says she is ( your word ) "raped"? It doesn't mention if she is forced, or coerced . I didn't realise it was so cut and dried. Please inform me of your sources.

[@girlofsummer489]

@death2disco79 : coerce |kōˈərs| verb [ trans. ] persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats. Just putting that out there.

[@death2disco79]

@allwashedup522 I know she's not a virgin ( rolls eyes ) but WHERE does it say she is "raped"????? She does it against her own will yet at the same time, she agrees....which is why she feels so bad...........honest, you need to READ the book before you have any such opinions. You are wrong.

[@girlofsummer489]

@death2disco79 Open to interpretation: fair enough. Just a difference of opinion.

[@death2disco79]

@girlofsummer489 Yes dear I know this :-) It is not pysical rape is what I am saying. I am well aware she is co-erced. She, however unwillingly, is not pyscically forced. Hardy does not say either way actually, it is OPEN TO INTERPRETATION!

[@girlofsummer489]

@death2disco79: coerce |kōˈərs| verb [ trans. ] persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats

[@BoudicaJ]

not as sad as Jude though :-)

[@QueenofCheesecake]

Oh Angel is gorgeous but I am undecided as to whether I like him or if he's a wanker. Brilliant acting from both of them though.

[@Galdra]

I dont have to do research when it comes to my own opinnion, I know about Natasjas career not to impressive in my wiew. Many good actor never get the acknowlidgement they deserve, and some get very much attension a period of time and not always desevedly so. I do not care for Natajsas Tess, I dont dislike her, but i was indifferent towards her. But if you like her the best, then you see something that I dont.

[@morag94x]

Nah I@m not liking this as much as the one that's just been on. I didn't realise it was a film as well. Yeah it looks good but this Tess and Angel weren't as good as the other one. Gemma what's her name who played Tess was amzing!

[@jscottupton]

Sorry...you are wrong. Rape is a crime. Hypocrisy, pride etc. are flaws.

[@death2disco79]

@g1991231

[@Zizzyyzz]

Meh.

[@sidpirate8570]

I would like Justine to be in Star Wars 13 The Force Expansion... and THEN play music with me in Star Musical 70 women... let's build the space station... STAR space station. Let's go to Nal Hutta (Adrastea) Let's build the country of HEAVEN... The TRIANGLE... in North America. PLEASE contact her... First rule if Fight Club do not talk about Fight Club FIRST country in HEAVEN... is UNIVERSAL first country in UNIVERSAL is Universal Quest United... 2nd country in HEAVEN is Quest THEN Oblivion. Please tell many about the NEW Country of HEAVEN....

[@DerrickthePinecone]

Well, it takes all kinds. However, to say that Kinski has "no emotions" and is "without acting skills" is plain ignorant on your part. It's well-known that Kinski as Tess is the best version ever created. Do your research. But, I guess she's a horrible actor, considering the fact that she won a Golden Globe award for Tess; not to mention "Best actress," "Silver ribbon," 2-time "Film Award in Gold." Such a horrible actor, eh?

[@Galdra]

Nastassja Kinski is the worst Tess, no emotions at all, she is a pretty face without acting skills. Gemma and Justine were much better.

[@yousymik]

the BBC version is superior to this!!!

[@7thHourFilms]

I fucking hate this movie.