

The Servant
1963-11-14 · 116 min · ★ 7.6
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 BogardeHugo Barrett
James FoxTony
Sarah MilesVera
Wendy CraigSusan Stewart
Catherine LaceyLady Agatha Mounset
Richard VernonLord Willie Mounset
Harold PinterPeople in Restaurant: Society Man
Ann FirbankPeople in Restaurant: Society Woman
Doris NolanPeople in Restaurant: Older Woman
Patrick MageePeople in Restaurant: Bishop
John DankworthJazz Band Leader (uncredited)
Jill MelfordPeople in Restaurant: Younger Woman
Alun OwenPeople in Restaurant: Curate
Brian PhelanMan in Pub
Derek TansleyPeople in Restaurant: Head Waiter
Dorothy BromileyGirl in Phone Box
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