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The Hireling (1973)

PG 108 min  -  Drama  -   18 August 1973 (Sweden)
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Director:

Alan Bridges

Writers:

L.P. Hartley (novel), Wolf Mankowitz

Stars:

Robert Shaw, Sarah Miles and Peter Egan
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The Hireling -- An insightful examination of class barriers in England in the 1920s, following the romance between a wealthy young widow and her hired chauffeur.
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Cast

Credited cast:
Robert Shaw ...
Steven Ledbetter
Sarah Miles ...
Lady Franklin
Peter Egan Peter Egan ...
Captain Hugh Cantrip
Caroline Mortimer Caroline Mortimer ...
Connie
Elizabeth Sellars Elizabeth Sellars ...
Lady Franklin's mother
Ian Hogg Ian Hogg ...
Davis
Christine Hargreaves Christine Hargreaves ...
Doreen
Lyndon Brook Lyndon Brook ...
Doctor
Patricia Lawrence Patricia Lawrence ...
Mrs. Hansen
Petra Markham Petra Markham ...
Edith
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ernest C. Jennings Ernest C. Jennings
Alison Leggatt Alison Leggatt
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Plot Keywords:

Based On Novel

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Lady e o Motorista See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, World Film Services See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Lady Franklin: [Asking Hugh about his wartime experiences] Was it very bad?
Captain Hugh Cantrip: [There is a telling silence: we cannot see his expression because of the shadows]
Lady Franklin: Well, you're back now.
Captain Hugh Cantrip: [as light and shadow flicker across his face] Am I? Sometimes I wonder...
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