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The Hireling is a 1973 British drama film directed by Alan Bridges, based on a 1957 novel of the same title by L. P. Hartley, which starred Robert Shaw and Sarah Miles. It tells the story of a chauffeur who falls in love with an aristocratic woman.
Jul 26, 1973 · A chauffeur forms a bond with his employer, a crippled lady, in this adaptation of L.P. Hartley's novel. The film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1973 and stars Robert Shaw, Sarah Miles and Peter Egan.
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- Drama
- Alan Bridges
- 1973-07-26
Purchase The Hireling on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Lady Franklin (Academy Award® nominee Sarah Miles, 1970, Best Actress, Ryan’s Daughter) suffers a nervous breakdown after the death of her husband.
- Alan Bridges
A movie about a chauffeur who falls in love with his employer, a fragile aristocrat, and the class conflict that ensues. Roger Ebert praises the actors, especially Sarah Miles and Robert Shaw, but criticizes the weak story and the ending.
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. IMDb 6.7 1 h 47 min 1973
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...
- Drama
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The Hireling. A young British woman suffering from depression over the loss of her husband develops an unusual relationship with her chauffeur. IMDb 6.7 1 h 47 min 1973. X-Ray PG. Drama · Alienated · Haunting · Sad. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.99. Buy. HD $12.99. More purchase. options.