The Hireling

1973 · 108 MIN · IMDB 6.6 · 906 VOTES · DIR. Alan Bridges

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Overview

Based on the novel by L. P. Hartley, The Hireling is a dissection of antiquated but hardly dormant British class distinctions as a lonely socialite and her chauffeur become more than friends.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,209 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:01:38 (Birds chirp softly)
00:06:00 Oh, Sister...
00:12:11 - Thank you very much for a very pleasant ride. - Thank you, my lady.
00:16:52 - Worried about that gasket. - Nothing wrong with it.
00:20:02 Thank you, my lady.
00:26:50 Then l...think I will.
00:30:59 Stay all night.
00:35:21 Is that wise?
00:39:47 We've been waiting for him all morning.
00:43:45 Get that cart out of here for me, will you?
00:47:29 (Low conversation continues)
00:53:57 Yes?
00:57:34 - What's he saying? - Warning them for leaning.
01:01:27 Thank you.
01:05:25 The rhyme was a little weak, but the nostalgia was very strong.
01:10:14 Work? Oh, yes, there's plenty of work.
01:13:18 When my husband died, I was out enjoying myself at a stupid, stupid party.
01:17:07 I am glad to say that I shall be presenting myself on this occasion.
01:21:06 What a very unromantic creature you are, Connie.
01:25:16 - Nothing. - 2:30.
01:28:37 - (Whistles "Mademoiselle From Armentieres") - Yes.
01:32:35 - I love you. - Don't.
01:37:48 That Captain is a liar.
02:02:03 Lady Franklin for dinner at the Avon.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,209
Dialogue density11.2 lines / min
First line00:01:38
Final line02:02:03

Production Record

DirectorAlan Bridges
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes906