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Release Year1971
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresWestern
Votes83
DirectorPeter Fonda
WritersAlan Sharp
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Hired Hand
About The Hired Hand
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.
Directed by Peter Fonda, The Hired Hand leans on a strong ensemble — Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Verna Bloom — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about western titles of 1971.
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