The Hired Man
Synopsis
Cumbria, 1898. Whippet racing, hiring fairs, hunting and drunken antics collide, in this passionate story of John and Emily, a young married couple, and their moving struggle to carve a living from the land. An epic and heroic tale of love, betrayal, and loyalty, set against a backdrop of English country traditions being swept away as a new century faces the gathering storm of war… Based on the stirring novel by Melvyn Bragg, with a superb score of rousing foot-stomping rhythms and soaring choruses by Howard Goodall, the award-winning composer of West End hits Bend It Like Beckham and Love Story.
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- Original Title
- The Hired Man
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Hull Truck Theatre
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What is The Hired Man about?
Cumbria, 1898. Whippet racing, hiring fairs, hunting and drunken antics collide, in this passionate story of John and Emily, a young married couple, and their moving struggle to carve a living from the land. An epic and heroic tale of love, betrayal, and loyalty, set against a backdrop of English country traditions being swept away as a new century faces the gathering storm of war… Based on the stirring novel by Melvyn Bragg, with a superb score of rousing foot-stomping rhythms and soaring choruses by Howard Goodall, the award-winning composer of West End hits Bend It Like Beckham and Love Story.
Who directed The Hired Man?
The Hired Man was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Hired Man?
The principal cast of The Hired Man includes Jon Bonner, Lloyd Gorman, Oliver Hembrough, TJ Holmes, Lucy Keirl.
When was The Hired Man released and how long is it?
The Hired Man was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.