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The Servant
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The Servant

1963-11-14 · 116 min · ★ 7.6

Drama

An indolent aristocrat gets more than he bargained for when he hires a competent but silently devious manservant.

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Directors
Joseph Losey
Production companies
Springbok Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dirk BogardeDirk BogardeHugo Barrett
James FoxJames FoxTony
Sarah MilesSarah MilesVera
Wendy CraigWendy CraigSusan Stewart
Catherine LaceyCatherine LaceyLady Agatha Mounset
Richard VernonRichard VernonLord Willie Mounset
Harold PinterHarold PinterPeople in Restaurant: Society Man
Ann FirbankAnn FirbankPeople in Restaurant: Society Woman
Doris NolanDoris NolanPeople in Restaurant: Older Woman
Patrick MageePatrick MageePeople in Restaurant: Bishop
John DankworthJohn DankworthJazz Band Leader (uncredited)
Jill MelfordJill MelfordPeople in Restaurant: Younger Woman
Alun OwenAlun OwenPeople in Restaurant: Curate
Hazel TerryWoman in Bedroom
Brian PhelanBrian PhelanMan in Pub
Derek TansleyDerek TansleyPeople in Restaurant: Head Waiter
Philippa HareGirl in Bedroom
Dorothy BromileyDorothy BromileyGirl in Phone Box
Alison SeebohmAlison SeebohmGirl in Pub
Chris WilliamsCashier in Coffee Bar

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