The Hireling
1973·Drama·1h 48m
7.1
★
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.
Directed by Alan Bridges
depression
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Cast
Robert Shaw
Steven Ledbetter
Sarah Miles
Lady Franklin
Peter Egan
Captain Hugh Cantrip
Caroline Mortimer
Connie
Elizabeth Sellars
Lady Franklin's mother
Ian Hogg
Davis
Lyndon Brook
Doctor
Petra Markham
Edith
Christine Hargreaves
Doreen
Alison Leggatt
Passenger with Dog
Crew
Alan Bridges
Director
Wolf Mankowitz
Screenplay
Popular Reviews
3 reviews
Janie
5.0★ · 12/14/25
yawn central
yawn central
Adam
7.0★ · 11/25/21
This is one of those films that I would never in a million years watch had it not been for this ongoing Palme D’Or Winners Project I’ve been taking my time with.
I enjoyed it, I guess. It’s nothing special. There isn’t much to write about. I find it hard to believe that this won the Palme D’Or! It’s just very delicate, it has a very light touch and it doesn’t aspire to do much.
Sarah Miles is incredibly captivating in all of the very few roles I’ve seen her in. But Robert Shaw is the real star here, balancing resentment, jealousy, longing, and passion in a difficult and emotional performance.
The direction is very…plain. I think that’s how I’d describe this movie: plain. Except for Robert Shaw. He’s far from it.
I enjoyed it, I guess. It’s nothing special. There isn’t much to write about. I find it hard to believe that this won the Palme D’Or! It’s just very delicate, it has a very light touch and it doesn’t aspire to do much.
Sarah Miles is incredibly captivating in all of the very few roles I’ve seen her in. But Robert Shaw is the real star here, balancing resentment, jealousy, longing, and passion in a difficult and emotional performance.
The direction is very…plain. I think that’s how I’d describe this movie: plain. Except for Robert Shaw. He’s far from it.
This is one of those films that I would never in a million years watch had it not been for this ongoing Palme D’Or Winners Project I’ve been taking my time with.
I enjoyed it, I guess. It’s nothing special. There isn’t much to write about. I find it hard to believe that this won the Palme D’Or! It’s just very delicate, it has a very light touch and it doesn’t aspire to do much.
Sarah Miles is incredibly captivating in all of the very few roles I’ve seen her in. But Robert Shaw is the real star here, balancing resentment, jealousy, longing, and passion in a difficult and emotional performance.
The direction is very…plain. I think that’s how I’d describe this movie: plain. Except for Robert Shaw. He’s far from it.
I enjoyed it, I guess. It’s nothing special. There isn’t much to write about. I find it hard to believe that this won the Palme D’Or! It’s just very delicate, it has a very light touch and it doesn’t aspire to do much.
Sarah Miles is incredibly captivating in all of the very few roles I’ve seen her in. But Robert Shaw is the real star here, balancing resentment, jealousy, longing, and passion in a difficult and emotional performance.
The direction is very…plain. I think that’s how I’d describe this movie: plain. Except for Robert Shaw. He’s far from it.
J
6.0★ · 05/21/24
J
6.0★ · 05/21/24