Steven Ledbetter
Search results
The Hireling is a 1973 British drama film directed by Alan Bridges, based on a 1957 novel of the same title by L. P. Hartley, which starred Robert Shaw and Sarah Miles. It tells the story of a chauffeur who falls in love with an aristocratic woman.
Jul 26, 1973 · A chauffeur forms a bond with his employer, a crippled lady, in this adaptation of L.P. Hartley's novel. The film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1973 and stars Robert Shaw, Sarah Miles and Peter Egan.
The Hireling is another muted, insightful chamber drama from L.P. Hartley, the author of The Go-Between. Set in the aftermath of World War I, the story focuses on Stephen Ledbitter, a bitter, isolated veteran who runs a car-for-hire business and struggles to form human connections.
A movie about a chauffeur who falls in love with his employer, a fragile aristocrat, and the class conflict that ensues. Roger Ebert praises the actors, especially Sarah Miles and Robert Shaw, but criticizes the weak story and the ending.
Purchase The Hireling on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Lady Franklin (Academy Award® nominee Sarah Miles, 1970, Best Actress, Ryan’s Daughter) suffers a nervous breakdown after the death of her husband.
Dec 9, 2021 · Directed by Alan Bridges. Writtrn by L.P. Hartley (novel) and Wolf Mankowitz (screenplay). Starring Robert Shaw, Sarah Miles and Peter Egan. A young British woman suffering from depression over ...
William L "The Hireling, or, Driving Miss M'Lady" This all-but-forgotten winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes in 1973 is actually something of a surprise; what you are initially led to believe is...
