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The Hired Hand

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4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 137 ratings
IMDb6.9/10.0
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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.85:1
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 5.51 x 0.71 inches; 6.4 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5023965347527
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Dolby Digital 5.0), English (DTS 5.0)
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000260O9O
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 137 ratings

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Joseph D Auslander
5.0 out of 5 stars Little known western
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
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Well worth seeing.
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Tom Without Pity
5.0 out of 5 stars The Short Road Home
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2010
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This is a review for THE HIRED HAND (1971) directed by Peter Fonda. THE HIRED HAND was made as a result of the success of EASY RIDER.
Unfortunately, THE HIRED HAND did not turn out to be a big hit, in fact I guess that it was considered a failure.

A financial failure, certainly not an artistic failure.
In THE HIRED HAND Peter Fonda plays Harry Collings, a cowboy who has drifted from his wife , daughter and small ranch to roam the country with the drifting cowboy Arch Harris, played by Warren Oates. After a while they return to the small ranch seemingly because there's nothing else much better to do. After a while Hannah, played by Verna Bloom, allows Harry to stay indoors with her as he has regained her trust.

But when Arch hits the trail again Harry is forced to make a life changing deciscion regarding loyalty to family or friend.
THE HIRED HAND is a lyrically told, poetically filmed tale of abandonment, redemption and the finality of unexpressable feelings from the rather inarticualate main characters. In fact, the most articulate
element of THE HIRED HAND is the truly expresssive cinematography by Vilmos Zigismonds, and in my opinion that's what makes THE HIRED HAND so memorable.

THE HIRED HAND, some forty years after its first release, remains an unusual
visual feast framed with a patina of melancholy about its sure enough solemn
life events.

Five Stars.
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Movies Are Cinema
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Film.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2021
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While certain elements of this film are typical of early 70's movies, Peter Fonda and Warren Oates are terrific as they travel a long way so that Fonda can see the woman he married and deserted. Fonda is great, as well as his Direction. The best aspect of this film to me was the slow pacing that lets the story take time to unwind while enjoying some terrific cinematography by Vilmos Zsigmond. Just a magical mix of talent herein.
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Lynda Scheer
5.0 out of 5 stars True west . . .
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2010
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Adding my 2 cents to all the praise for this film from other customers, I want to mention its authenticity and realism. Instead of the noise and fast action of the typical western, we get what the experience of living on the frontier was surely like for most men and women. Time moved slowly, the quiet was mostly uninterrupted, distances were vast and isolation profound. Death was more likely to come from accident and disease than violence (e.g., the drowned body of a child discovered in the first scene). Life was devoted to hard physical labor, and much of it was lived in the outdoors.

Fonda uses all that as a context for a tale of loyalty and retribution that puts a lonely woman between two fellow drifters who are bonded to each other in a way that excludes her and finally breaks her heart. Fonda's intention, as he explains in the commentary, was to get the viewer to simply slow down and pay attention to the play of emotions among these three characters and the carefully detailed settings in which their story takes place. There is gunplay and a death toll before it's all over, but the violence is not romanticized, and it's not what you're likely to remember. "The Hired Hand" is a beautifully photographed film, well acted, with a lovely acoustic soundtrack. Images and scenes linger with you long afterward.
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Freddy D. Goetz
5.0 out of 5 stars The Hired Hand
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022
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It was a good western; I liked the story line.
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K Chiba
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique western in a very nice package
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2018
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Not the greatest western ever by far but a very unique cinematic take on one. It is slow and simple but offers a fresh look at the genre. The disc has the best looking presentation of the film and a fairly strong group of supplements.
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James H Ruble
4.0 out of 5 stars Artful, different western, with excellent character studies, filmed with soft camera shots, and interesting music.
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2014
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For a western, it's really different, to say the least. It appears to be somewhat mystical, with some very soft, and simple images, but still has a gritty, side. It shows Peter Fonda really does have some talent, being director and star, does an excellent job. He does not portray a tough guy, or even a very clever man. Just a plain, simple, young man who, in a state of wonder lust, left his wife, and daughter to just be a drifter. After years of that, he feels a desire to return to his wife, and daughter, not knowing what has even happened with them during his absence. He brings his friend, Warren Oates, to tag along, and it evolves into an interesting character study of those three. It's a dated move, but that doesn't really detract from the artfulness of the film, the dialogue, soft camera, and very interesting music. It's a movie worth seeing.
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Mojo Risin
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Musical Score
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016
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This movie is one of a kind. I love the music, and bought the soundtrack. The acting isn't what makes this an excellent movie--but rather the cinematography and unique use of its songs and carefully placed melodies. Nothing at all like the traditional western or spaghetti serials.
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José Hermosillo
4.0 out of 5 stars Es una película clásica de las que ya no se hacen. No valorada en su tiempo.
Reviewed in Mexico on August 21, 2022
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La actuación de Warren O. es buena, así como la actuación y dirección de P. Fonda
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José Hermosillo
4.0 out of 5 stars Es una película clásica de las que ya no se hacen. No valorada en su tiempo.
Reviewed in Mexico on August 21, 2022
La actuación de Warren O. es buena, así como la actuación y dirección de P. Fonda
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The Good Doctor
5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks!
Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2021
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Chumango
5.0 out of 5 stars A good, deep breathing western
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2017
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Here we have a western like no other. The film was directed and acted by Peter Fonda in 1971, just two years after he starred Easy Rider. There are several features that make this film unique, yet not for any western fan I guess. The story is simple, yet original on its details to keep everything moving. After wondering for years with his pall Arch (played nicely by Warren Oates), Harry (Peter Fonda) simply decides to come back where he left a wife and a daughter. During this trip, they met McVey, a filthy and sadistic man ready to take advantage of everyone. The guy makes a story to justify the killing of Dan (who was riding with Harry and Arch) and get his hands on his horse. Harry and Arch found this out and managed to wound McVey vary badly on his feet. From there, we see a sincere attempt by Harry to recover his wife and daughter. Back in town he faces gossip about how his former wife hired men to provide multiple services. I will stop the story here to prevent spoilers.

Through this simple story, the movie touches themes like strong male-male friendship, revival of male-female love, but also some of the worst human misery. The movie has a beautiful, melancholic sound track, with a superb photography. If nothing of these matters to you, I suggest skipping this one. This is not your classic, multiple body counts western either.

As usual, Arrow Films made a good job upgrading this film to high definition. I must say that some scenes still look grainy to me though. This is a PAL, region B, Blu-ray release that comes in nice widescreen format. The movie runs for 90 minutes. The pack comes with abundant and interesting extras so most will be pleased I guess.
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Cynthia Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2017
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Good movie, nice to have it in the collection. Langhorne's soundtrack is excellent.
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Michael Kenward
4.0 out of 5 stars A forgotten masterpiece
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2005
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It was a delight to catch up on this movie. It is as good as I remembered first time around, 30 years ago.
A fine "Western" that broke the mould. Years ahead of its time. Not much "happens," but it easily stands repeated viewing.
Tired cowboy goes home after 7 years on the horse. The post-gunfight ending is not as "down" as you might think.
Verna Bloom and Warren Oates shine. Peter Fonda is not quite up to their performance, but he was directing the movie. His first behind the camera.
The music alone is worth the price. (But you can buy the soundtrack alone.) The cinematograpy and editing are superb. As Fonda says in the film of the movie, it was a criminal act not to nominate them for Oscars.
There is a particularly good set of extra material on the 2-DVD set. The comments about Universal's failure to appreciate what it had bought are an indictment of the studio system.
A cult classic that deserves this treatment.
Four stars because nothing deserves five.
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