The Hireling
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The Hireling

(1973)Directed by Alan Bridges108 min · PGDrama, Romance

Lady Franklin (Sarah Miles) is a widow in the years after the First World War, and her spirits have drained away without a reason she can name. She hires Steven Ledbetter (Robert Shaw), a chauffeur, to drive her, and the long hours in the car begin to matter to them both. Alan Bridges keeps them apart in the car, she in the back seat and he at the wheel.

Robert Shawas Steven Ledbetter
Sarah Milesas Lady Franklin
Peter Eganas Captain Hugh Cantrip
Caroline Mortimeras Connie
Elizabeth Sellarsas Lady Franklin's mother
Ian Hoggas Davis
Lyndon Brookas Doctor
Patricia Lawrenceas Mrs. Hansen
Christine Hargreavesas Doreen
Alison Leggattas Passenger with Dog
Alec Wallisas Pub Landlord