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The Hireling

5.8(28)19731h 48m1

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.

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Language
English
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Director

Alan Bridges

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United Kingdom

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  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalPG10 Jun 1973
  • IrelandIE

    • TheatricalPG25 Jan 1974

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The Hireling was released on 10 June 1973.

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    CinemaSerf

    8/2/2025

    7/10

    “Lady Franklin” (Sarah Miles) is reduced to an emotional black fog following the death of her husband during the War and her close friends seem unable to reach her. It might be that her chauffeur can do that, as she gradually begins to bond with “Steven” (Robert Shaw). He is a fastidious and proud, self-employed, gent who is polite and charming to her. He even lets her sit in the front with him - despite the inapprop…

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