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.
Starring
Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Verna Bloom
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Hired Hand was released 55 years ago in 1971.
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 bel...
The Hired Hand is a Western film with a runtime of 1h 31m.
CAST (14)
Peter Fonda
Harry Collings
Warren Oates
Arch Harris
Verna Bloom
Hannah Collings
RP
Robert Pratt
Dan Griffen
Severn Darden
McVey
RR
Rita Rogers
Mexican Woman
Ann Doran
Mrs. Sorenson
Ted Markland
Luke
Owen Orr
Mace
AH
Al Hopson
Bartender
MD
Megan Denver
Janey Collings
MM
Michael McClure
Plummer
Gray Johnson
Will
Larry Hagman
Sheriff (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$1.0M
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (76 votes)
Budget
$1,000,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Hired Hand about?
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.
How long is The Hired Hand?
The Hired Hand has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in The Hired Hand?
The cast of The Hired Hand includes Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Verna Bloom, Robert Pratt, Severn Darden.
What is the rating of The Hired Hand?
The Hired Hand has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 76 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Western