Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
28 audience votes
Key crew
- Alan BridgesDirector
- Wolf MankowitzScreenplay
Cast
- Robert ShawSteven Ledbetter
- Sarah MilesLady Franklin
- Peter EganCaptain Hugh Cantrip
- Caroline MortimerConnie
- Elizabeth SellarsLady Franklin's mother
- Ian HoggDavis
- Lyndon BrookDoctor
- Patricia LawrenceMrs. Hansen
- Petra MarkhamEdith
- Christine HargreavesDoreen
- Alison LeggattPassenger with Dog
- Alec WallisPub Landlord
Stills
Themes
depression