The Hireling

The Hireling 1973 Directed by Alan Bridges

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.

Countries United Kingdom , USA

Production Country United Kingdom

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gneres Drama , Romance

Production Companies Columbia Pictures , World Film Services

Release Date 10 June 1973

108 mins

Cast

Robert Shaw Steven Ledbetter

Sarah Miles Lady Franklin

Peter Egan Captain Hugh Cantrip

Caroline Mortimer Connie

Elizabeth Sellars Lady Franklin's mother

Ian Hogg Davis

Lyndon Brook Doctor

Patricia Lawrence Mrs. Hansen

Petra Markham Edith

Christine Hargreaves Doreen

Alison Leggatt Passenger with Dog

Alec Wallis Pub Landlord

Crew

Director

Alan Bridges

Writer

Wolf Mankowitz

Producer

Ben Arbeid

Cinematography

Michael Reed

Original Writer

L.P. Hartley

Music

Marc Wilkinson