Movie
The Hired Hand
Peter Fonda is riding again... To the woman he lost... for the revenge he craves!
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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Checked Sep 5, 2026
The Hired Hand opened in theaters August 11, 1971. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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More about The Hired Hand
Cast
Peter FondaHarry Collings
Warren OatesArch Harris
Verna BloomHannah Collings
Severn DardenMcVey
Ann DoranMrs. Sorenson
Ted MarklandLukeCredits
- Directed by
- Peter Fonda
- Written by
- Alan Sharp
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $1M
Production
- Pando Company Inc.
Universal PicturesUnited States