The Hireling 50 years old

The Hireling

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.

Credits

The Hireling Cast

Name Character
Robert Shaw He was 45, 51 years old when he died as Steven Ledbetter
Sarah Miles She was 31, now 82 years old as Lady Franklin
Ian Hogg He was 16, now 34 years old as Davis
Peter Egan He was 26, now 77 years old as Captain Hugh Cantrip
Christine Hargreaves She was 34, 45 years old when she died as Doreen
Elizabeth Sellars She was 50, 96 years old when she died as Lady Franklin's mother
Lyndon Brook He was 47, 77 years old when he died as Doctor
Petra Markham She was 26, now 77 years old as Edith
Patricia Lawrence She was 47, 67 years old when she died as Mrs. Hansen
Caroline Mortimer She was 31, now 82 years old as Connie

The Hireling Crew

Name Department
Michael Reed as Director of Photography. He was 43 (now 94) years old Camera
Marc Wilkinson as Music. He was 20 (now 71) years old Sound
Ben Arbeid as Producer. Production
Wolf Mankowitz as Screenplay. He was 48 (73) years old when He died Writing
Alan Bridges as Director. He was 45 (86) years old when He died Directing
L. P. Hartley as Novel. He was 77 (76) years old when He died Writing
The Hireling poster
The Hireling (50 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, June 10, 1973
  • Runtime: 108 minutes