The Hireling (1973)

  • PG
  • 06/10/1973 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 48m

Overview

Based on the novel by L. P. Hartley, The Hireling is a dissection of antiquated but hardly dormant British class distinctions as a lonely socialite and her chauffeur become more than friends.

Alan Bridges

Director

Wolf Mankowitz

Screenplay

L.P. Hartley

Novel

Cast

Robert Shaw's headshot

Robert Shaw

Steven Ledbetter
Sarah Miles's headshot

Sarah Miles

Lady Franklin
Peter Egan's headshot

Peter Egan

Captain Hugh Cantrip
Caroline Mortimer's headshot

Caroline Mortimer

Connie
Elizabeth Sellars's headshot

Elizabeth Sellars

Lady Franklin's mother
Ian Hogg's headshot

Ian Hogg

Davis
Lyndon Brook's headshot

Lyndon Brook

Doctor
Patricia Lawrence's headshot

Patricia Lawrence

Mrs. Hansen

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