The Hired Hand
Peter Fonda is riding again... To the woman he lost... for the revenge he craves!
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$1000000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
91 min
Release Date
1971-08-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
70
Vote Average
6.1
Peter Fonda
Harry Collings
Warren Oates
Arch Harris
Verna Bloom
Hannah Collings
Robert Pratt
Dan Griffen
Severn Darden
McVey
Rita Rogers
Mexican Woman
Ann Doran
Mrs. Sorenson
Ted Markland
Luke
Owen Orr
Mace
Al Hopson
Bartender
Megan Denver
Janey Collings
Michael McClure
Plummer
Gray Johnson
Will
Larry Hagman
Sheriff (uncredited)
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