The Hired Hand
“Peter Fonda is riding again... To the woman he lost... for the revenge he craves!”
Synopsis
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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The Hired Hand (Modern Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-01
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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
Gray Johnson
Will
Larry Hagman
Sheriff (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 21, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Fonda
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Sharp
- Original Score
- Bruce Langhorne
- Original Title
- The Hired Hand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Pando Company Inc., Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Fonda
Alan Sharp
Bruce Langhorne
Vilmos Zsigmond
Frank Mazzola
Stanley A. Weiss, William Hayward
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Fonda
Director
Alan Sharp
Screenplay
Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography
Lawrence G. Paull
Production Design
Frank Mazzola
Editor
Richard Bruno
Costume Design
William Hayward
Producer
Bruce Langhorne
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hired Hand
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What is The Hired Hand about?
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.
Who directed The Hired Hand?
The Hired Hand was directed by Peter Fonda.
Who stars in The Hired Hand?
The principal cast of The Hired Hand includes Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Verna Bloom, Robert Pratt, Severn Darden.
When was The Hired Hand released and how long is it?
The Hired Hand was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hired Hand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hired Hand was composed by Bruce Langhorne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hired Hand?
The Hired Hand holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).