6.5
Helen
2009
The Hireling (1973)
June 10, 19731h 48mEN
5.8
24 votes
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.
Director
Alan BridgesWriters
Where to Watch
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
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Production Companies
World Film ServicesColumbia Pictures
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7.0“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, h…
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