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The Hireling( 1973)

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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Robert Shaw

      Steven Ledbetter

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      Sarah Miles

      Lady Franklin

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      Peter Egan

      Captain Hugh Cantrip

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      Caroline Mortimer

      Connie

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      Elizabeth Sellars

      Lady Franklin's mother

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      Ian Hogg

      Davis

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      Lyndon Brook

      Doctor

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      Patricia Lawrence

      Mrs. Hansen

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      Petra Markham

      Edith

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      Christine Hargreaves

      Doreen

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      Alison Leggatt

      Passenger with Dog

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      Alec Wallis

      Pub Landlord

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by CinemaSerf

    7
    Written by CinemaSerf on Sat Aug 02 2025
    “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 inappropriateness, familiarity even, of this. She begins to treat him more like a confidant, hiring him more often and spending more time with him for the sake of it. As time progresses, he...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Keywords

    • depression