The Hireling 1973

The Hireling

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Steven Ledbetter (Robert Shaw) is the dutiful chauffeur of widowed British socialite Lady Helen Franklin (Sarah Miles). As Ledbetter helps Lady Franklin to overcome her mentally fragile state, he falls in love with her, but their differences in social standing seem to prevent any chance of a romance. Meanwhile, war veteran and rising politician Capt. Hugh Cantrip (Peter Egan) becomes involved with Lady Franklin, leading to a tense situation in her stately household.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Alan Bridges
Release Date (Streaming):

May 1, 2013
Runtime:

1h 35m
Production Co:

Columbia Pictures, World Film Services

Cast & Crew

Robert Shaw
Steven Ledbetter

Sarah Miles
Lady Franklin

Elizabeth Sellars
Lady Franklin's mother

Peter Egan
Captain Hugh Cantrip

Caroline Mortimer
Connie

Patricia Lawrence
Mrs. Hansen

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Critic Reviews for The Hireling

All Critics (2) | Fresh (2)

[The Hireling is] a beautifully conceived and executed film, immaculate in its every detail and marked by brilliant performances that are, glowingly, a part of the whole.

June 29, 2020 | Full Review…

Judith Crist
Texas Monthly
The Hireling is one of those minor gems of an English film, in a class with The Go-Between if not quite equal to it.

November 19, 2018 | Full Review…

Tony Mastroianni
Cleveland Press