The Hired Heart
“Garnet Hadley needed a boyfriend... So she hired one!”
Synopsis
A small-town, country doctor has been a widow for two years but is still in love with her dead husband, Michael. The week-long county fair is approaching and her father-in-law traps her into an unfair deal involving the feeding of her bull in return for her attendance at the fair with a suitable escort. She decides to call his bluff by hiring a male escort to attend the fair as her lover. However, things don't go quite according to plan as he smells a rat!
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Penelope Ann Miller
Garnet Hadley
Brett Cullen
Bryan
Barry Corbin
Mike Hadley
Allison Hossack
Jenny
Barbara Gates Wilson
Jill
Graham Greene
Keith
Paul Jarrett
Ed Pullman
Daryl Shuttleworth
Jimmy Rawlinbow
Judith Buchan
Judy
Edanna Andrews
Sarah
Dave Leader
Cal
J.C. Roberts
Merle Atwood
Bill Presidente
Bob
Benjamin Dohy
Danny Cole
Daniel Libman
Moses
Karen Johnson-Diamond
Bev
Thomas F. Legg
Barnes
Brad Loucks
Suitor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Kagan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Elison
- Original Score
- Ralph Grierson
- Original Title
- The Hired Heart
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- PhiliPiCo Company, Hearst Entertainment Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Kagan
Jeff Elison
Ralph Grierson
Arthur Albert
Michael Economou
Philip Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Kagan
Director
Ralph Grierson
Original Music Composer
Michael Economou
Editor
Arthur Albert
Director of Photography
Jeff Elison
Writer
Guy Bews
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hired Heart
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What is The Hired Heart about?
A small-town, country doctor has been a widow for two years but is still in love with her dead husband, Michael. The week-long county fair is approaching and her father-in-law traps her into an unfair deal involving the feeding of her bull in return for her attendance at the fair with a suitable escort. She decides to call his bluff by hiring a male escort to attend the fair as her lover. However, things don't go quite according to plan as he smells a rat!
Who directed The Hired Heart?
The Hired Heart was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
Who stars in The Hired Heart?
The principal cast of The Hired Heart includes Penelope Ann Miller, Brett Cullen, Barry Corbin, Allison Hossack, Barbara Gates Wilson.
When was The Hired Heart released and how long is it?
The Hired Heart was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hired Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hired Heart was composed by Ralph Grierson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hired Heart?
The Hired Heart holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).