

The Hireling
1973-06-10 · 108 min · ★ 5.8
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.
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- Directors
- Alan Bridges
- Production companies
- World Film Services, Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Robert ShawSteven Ledbetter
Sarah MilesLady Franklin
Peter EganCaptain Hugh Cantrip
Caroline MortimerConnie
Elizabeth SellarsLady Franklin's mother
Ian HoggDavis
Lyndon BrookDoctor
Petra MarkhamEdith
Christine HargreavesDoreen
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