The Servant
“A Terrifyingly Beautiful Motion Picture!”
Synopsis
An indolent aristocrat gets more than he bargained for when he hires a competent but silently devious manservant.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE SERVANT (1963) | 4K Restoration | Official Trailer | Dir. by Joseph LoseyOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-04
Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Hugo Barrett
James Fox
Tony
Sarah Miles
Vera
Wendy Craig
Susan Stewart
Catherine Lacey
Lady Agatha Mounset
Richard Vernon
Lord Willie Mounset
Harold Pinter
People in Restaurant: Society Man
Ann Firbank
People in Restaurant: Society Woman
Doris Nolan
People in Restaurant: Older Woman
Patrick Magee
People in Restaurant: Bishop
John Dankworth
Jazz Band Leader (uncredited)
Jill Melford
People in Restaurant: Younger Woman
Alun Owen
People in Restaurant: Curate
Hazel Terry
Woman in Bedroom
Brian Phelan
Man in Pub
Derek Tansley
People in Restaurant: Head Waiter
Philippa Hare
Girl in Bedroom
Dorothy Bromiley
Girl in Phone Box
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 4, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Pinter
- Original Score
- John Dankworth
- Original Title
- The Servant
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Springbok Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Losey
Harold Pinter, Robin Maugham
John Dankworth
Douglas Slocombe
Reginald Mills
Joseph Losey, Norman Priggen
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Losey
Producer
Reginald Mills
Editor
Joseph Losey
Director
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
John Dankworth
Original Music Composer
Harold Pinter
Screenplay
Norman Priggen
Producer
Richard Macdonald
Production Design
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Servant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Servant about?
An indolent aristocrat gets more than he bargained for when he hires a competent but silently devious manservant.
Who directed The Servant?
The Servant was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in The Servant?
The principal cast of The Servant includes Dirk Bogarde, James Fox, Sarah Miles, Wendy Craig, Catherine Lacey.
When was The Servant released and how long is it?
The Servant was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Servant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Servant was composed by John Dankworth.
Is The Servant based on a book or true story?
The Servant is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robin Maugham".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Servant?
The Servant holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).