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Harry returns home to his wife and farm after drifting with his friend Arch and has to make a difficult decision regarding his loyalties.
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Title: The Hired Hand (1971)
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2 nominations.
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Cast
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| Peter Fonda | ... | Harry Collings | |
| Warren Oates | ... | Arch Harris | |
| Verna Bloom | ... | Hannah Collings | |
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Robert Pratt | ... | Dan Griffen |
| Severn Darden | ... | McVey | |
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Rita Rogers | ... | Mexican Woman |
| Ann Doran | ... | Mrs. Sorenson | |
| Ted Markland | ... | Luke | |
| Owen Orr | ... | Mace | |
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Al Hopson | ... | Bartender |
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Megan Denver | ... | Janey Collings |
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Michael McClure | ... | Plummer |
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Gray Johnson | ... | Will |
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Len Marsal | ... | (as Len Marcel) |
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Harry Collings returns home to his farm after drifting with his friend, Arch. His wife, who had given up on him, reluctantly allows him to stay, and soon believes that all will be well again. But then Harry has to make a difficult decision regarding his loyalties and priorities. Written by Steve Harkins <sharkins@ti.com>
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best friend | farm | death of protagonist | revisionist western | old west |Taglines:
Peter Fonda is riding again... To the woman he lost... for the revenge he craves! See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for western violence and some sexual content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Voted best film of the year 1971 by the magazine "Films and Filming". See more »Goofs
When Harry and Arch are returning from town, they turn off a road revealing modern tire tracks on the road before them made by the camera vehicle. See more »Quotes
Harry Collings: Arch, If it gets, you know, the way it can out there... You just turn around.See more »
Alternate Versions
The version of the film prepared for US television cuts several scenes involving nudity violence and bad language, but restores 17 minutes of footage from the cutting room floor. Added scenes include Larry Hagman's entire role as a sheriff who runs Warren Oates out of town. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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17 July 1971 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$820,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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It is hard to believe that this film has toiled in relative obscurity for so long. This is a wonderful western with a great cast, shots and a mesmerizing score. The movie is deliberate, and allows the viewer to contemplate all that occurs. Peter Fonda has done away with overblown action scenes to craft a real character study with consequences we can all identify with. If you are a fan of Unforgiven do not miss this!