The Hired Hand
“Peter Fonda is riding again... To the woman he lost... for the revenge he craves!”
Harry Collings returns home to his farm after drifting with his friend, Arch. His wife, who had given up on him, reluctantly allows him to stay, and soon believes that all will be well again. But then Harry has to make a difficult decision regarding his loyalties and priorities.
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About The Hired Hand
The Hired Hand is a 1971 English-language western film directed by Peter Fonda. The cast is led by Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Verna Bloom. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings.
The Hired Hand was produced by Pando Company Inc. and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 11, 1971, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Peter Fonda
- Writers
- Alan Sharp
- Release date
- August 11, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Pando Company Inc., Universal Pictures
The Hired Hand cast & crew
The Hired Hand was directed by Peter Fonda and written by Alan Sharp.
The cast features Peter Fonda as Harry Collings, Warren Oates as Arch Harris, Verna Bloom as Hannah Collings, Robert Pratt as Dan Griffen, Severn Darden as McVey, and Rita Rogers as Mexican Woman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bruce Langhorne, cinematography is by Vilmos Zsigmond, and it was produced by Stanley A. Weiss and William Hayward.
Is The Hired Hand worth watching?
The Hired Hand holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 79 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western, The Hired Hand is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Hired Hand
Peter Fonda
Harry Collings
Warren Oates
Arch Harris
Verna Bloom
Hannah Collings
Robert Pratt
Dan Griffen
Severn Darden
McVey
Rita Rogers
Mexican Woman
Ann Doran
Mrs. Sorenson
Ted Markland
Luke
Owen Orr
Mace
Al Hopson
Bartender
Megan Denver
Janey Collings
Michael McClure
Plummer
The Hired Hand — FAQs
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▸What language is The Hired Hand in?
The Hired Hand is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hired Hand?
The Hired Hand runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Hired Hand rated?
The Hired Hand is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 79 ratings.
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