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The Hired Hand

  • 1971
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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The Hired Hand (1971)
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DramaWestern

Harry returns home to his wife and farm after drifting with his friend Arch and has to make a difficult decision regarding his loyalties.Harry returns home to his wife and farm after drifting with his friend Arch and has to make a difficult decision regarding his loyalties.Harry returns home to his wife and farm after drifting with his friend Arch and has to make a difficult decision regarding his loyalties.

  • Director
    • Peter Fonda
  • Writer
    • Alan Sharp
  • Stars
    • Peter Fonda
    • Warren Oates
    • Verna Bloom
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Fonda
    • Writer
      • Alan Sharp
    • Stars
      • Peter Fonda
      • Warren Oates
      • Verna Bloom
    • 68User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda
    • Harry Collings
    Warren Oates
    Warren Oates
    • Arch Harris
    Verna Bloom
    Verna Bloom
    • Hannah Collings
    Robert Pratt
    • Dan Griffen
    Severn Darden
    Severn Darden
    • McVey
    Rita Rogers
    • Mexican Woman
    Ann Doran
    Ann Doran
    • Mrs. Sorenson
    Ted Markland
    Ted Markland
    • Luke
    Owen Orr
    Owen Orr
    • Mace
    Al Hopson
    • Bartender
    Megan Denver
    • Janey Collings
    Michael McClure
    • Plummer
    Gray Johnson
    • Will
    Len Marsal
      Larry Hagman
      Larry Hagman
      • Sheriff
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Peter Fonda
      • Writer
        • Alan Sharp
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      • Trivia
        After the success of Easy Rider (1969), Universal Pictures hit upon the idea of letting young filmmakers make "semi-independent" films for low budgets in hopes of generating similar profits. The idea was to make five movies for low budgets ($1 million or less), not interfere in the filmmaking process and give the directors final cut. The other movies were: The Last Movie (1971), Taking Off (1971), Silent Running (1972), American Graffiti (1973).
      • Goofs
        When Harry and Arch are returning from town, they turn off a road revealing modern tire tracks on the road before them made by the camera vehicle.
      • Quotes

        Arch Harris: [to an insistently insinuating stranger in a bar] You can always tell a man who's got something on his mind. He keeps talkin' to people he don't know. Now what is it you're tryin' to tell me?

      • Alternate versions
        The version of the film prepared for US television cuts several scenes involving nudity, violence, and bad language, but restores 17 minutes of footage from the cutting room floor. Added scenes include Larry Hagman's entire role as a sheriff who runs Warren Oates out of town.
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      Slipping through the cracks

      It is hard to believe that this film has toiled in relative obscurity for so long. This is a wonderful western with a great cast, shots and a mesmerizing score. The movie is deliberate, and allows the viewer to contemplate all that occurs. Peter Fonda has done away with overblown action scenes to craft a real character study with consequences we can all identify with. If you are a fan of Unforgiven do not miss this!
      • fpbaggia
      • Nov 23, 2003
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      • Release date
        • July 17, 1971 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Kauboj bez mira
      • Filming locations
        • White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA
      • Production companies
        • Pando Company Inc.
        • Universal Pictures
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      • Budget
        • $820,000 (estimated)
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 30 minutes
      • Sound mix
        • Mono(original version)
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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