The Hired Hand | PETER FONDA | Western Movie | Full Length | Cowboy Movie

Western Movie starring Peter Fonda: The Hired Hand - 1971 - Harry returns home to his wife and farm after drifting with his friend Arch and has to make a difficult decision regarding his loyalties.
The Hired Hand (1971)
Director: Peter Fonda
Writer: Alan Sharp
Stars: Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Verna Bloom
Genre: Drama, Western
Country: USA
Language: English
Also Known As: The Hired Hand
Filming Location: Cabezon, New Mexico, USA
Storyline:
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. Written by Steve Harkins on IMDb.com
Reviews:
You know a film has impact on you when you remember it 30 years later. Those that are mediocre all merge together and fade from memory quickly, but a good one you're still thinking of a week later --a great one, years later. The Hired Hand is like that. I saw the movie in 1971 and thought it mesmerizing. The other night I was delighted to see the remastered copy in Blockbuster, and I had to rent it right then and there! It was even better than I had remembered. The cinematography was nothing less than stunning -- especially the sunsets. It has the most unusual and haunting soundtrack of any movie I've seen.
I have to laugh at the reviewer who thought Verna Bloom was ugly. Verna was perfect for the role of the quintessential pioneer woman -- strong and direct, with an amazing presence and an inner beauty. I guess that "beautiful Hollywood people" have been playing the guys and gals next door for so long that average looks have become "ugly" to us. Heaven help us all.
Some of the scenes in the movie are quiet but powerful. One is strangely erotic -- Verna Bloom is sitting in her rocker on the front porch and Warren Oates on the step near her. As she explains to him that it wouldn't really matter who she slept with that night (either he or Harry would be interchangeable), Warren Oates character is visibly moved and caresses her bare foot for a few seconds before the scene fades to black. This is a example of a how "less can be more" in an erotic scene -- it was brillantly done.
I give this movie my highest recommendation. Written by faith_b on IMDb.com
Also Known As:
(original title): The Hired Hand
Argentina: Pistolero sin destino
Brazil: Pistoleiro sem Destino
Bulgaria (Bulgarian title): Наемните работници
Canada (English title): The Hired Hand
Croatia: Najamni radnik
Denmark: The Hired Hand
Finland: The hired hand - mies ja ase
France: L'homme sans frontière
Greece (transliterated title): Pliromenos fonias
Greece: Πληρωμένος Φονιάς
Hungary: A bérmunkás
Italy: Il ritorno di Harry Collings
Japan: Sasurai no kaubôi
Japan (Japanese title): さすらいのカウボーイ
Norway: En mann kom tilbake
Poland: Wynajęty człowiek
Portugal: O Regresso
Romania: Argatul
Slovenia: Kavboj brez miru
Soviet Union (Russian title): Рука напрокат
Spain: Hombre sin fronteras
Sweden: Det kom en man tillbaka
UK: The Hired Hand
USA: The Hired Hand
Uruguay (original subtitled version): Pistolero sin destino
West Germany: Der weite Ritt
Yugoslavia (Serbian title): Kauboj bez mira
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[@buddyvilla7393]

Warren Oates was Peter Fondas best friend. When Warren died of a heart attack I think around 1983. Fonda was in the Phillipines making a film. Sadly Peter missed Warrens funeral. But Warrens family called Peter and asked him to come back for the reading of the will. So Peter flies back bleary eyed and goes to the Attorney s office. At the very end of the will Warren wrote Peter with all the money you made off of Easy Rider you don’t need any more. “So to Peter Fonda I leave ALL MY LOVE””.

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[@carolcole570]

So, he had to stop everyone’s job of filming because of his demand to fly back for the reading of the Will, plus upsetting his time change as he was forced to adjust……frankly, the attorney ought to have been lenient and either delay the reading, or tell him over the phone. I don’t think much of his being forced to go thru this emotional turmoil especially after losing his best BFF.

[@DadsLloyd]

This is arguably one of the best westerns ever made. The music, photography, dialog and acting are all superb. Bravo!!

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[@JamesJones-yj8ku]

Totally agree. Never seen this one. This is what Hollywood should be about. Good , Bad, humans making mistakes and working through it. Now it mainly political. What ever politics touches it destroys.

[@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244]

I've seen this film several times over the years. I saw Easy Rider in 1971. I followed Peter and Dennis Hopper's careers, ups, and downs. I think this is the best work Peter Fonda ever did. There is simply no other Western quite like this one.

[@James-tf7hc]

96 in the shade was pretty damn good too with Peter and warren....

[@johannvons]

Found this because of my love of the playing of Bruce Langhorne. What a rush to find Warren Oates and the camera work of Vilmos Zsigmond.

[@larryitsbloat995]

This movie is a gem. It is so sad and beautiful.

[@naveenchandrapathak9274]

Yeah.

[@drshivssingh]

I had no idea a western could be this way too. Great acting, great music, great story, great dialog & great sets. Everything about the movie's great.

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[@xjxuzi171]

This is a real life story in retrospect. things never turn out the way we think they will. appreciate everyday you have

[@dookula]

I just watched this movie for the first time tonight. Wouldn't have heard of it if not for Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary's podcast. The final shot of this film is one of the most heartbreaking and devastating endings I've ever seen. Perfection.

[@larryitsbloat995]

This movie is unpredictable in many aspects. Yet, it is satisfying in many ways. Warren Oats, per his usual, while still alive, is one of the best actors in all of his designated roles. He knew his limitations and never strived to be Sir Laurence Olivier or Marlon Brando. He was always himself, and all characters he obviously enjoyed being, he nailed them.

[@ufafgd]

One word: Absolutely!

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Yours first two sentences speaks a lot and at the same time , leaves a lot. Depends who understands what. ✍️🙏

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@peace love ,

[@redtobertshateshandles]

A bit '70's artsy fartsy, but not bad. Watchable.

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@peace love thanks fellow deadhead.

[@vicentepineda1860]

The irony of it all. True friendship is what it is and there is nothing more to be said. Thanks for uploading.

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[@michaelhester1328]

Best Adult Western almost ever!

[@Endicorp1]

Great movie. Great cinematography. Well written and directed. Peter Fonda, Warren Oates and Verna Bloom portrayed friendship, loyalty and love in this moving story.

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[@madjackblack5892]

Love this movie. Saw it many years ago. Understated and one of the best Westerns.

[@midas7394]

This was a slow moving western with a sad ending. Thanks for sharing.

[@Christian-wt5qt]

How I miss this sort of westerns, ....

[@gogol293]

Bruce Langhorne made the soundtrack. One of my favourites of all time. Thanks for posting this movie.

[@alicecampos-ayala3290]

Always admired Warren Oates Peter Fonda walks just like his Dad,”HENRY”. Peter Fonda as to the movies that he has acted in Seems to be a little like CLINT EASTWOOD, quiet and the soundtrack is kind of similar Not sure of writers or photography of scenes but they are wonderful They are surely admired. Thank you

[@Hey_its_Koda]

This is cool! Wow! This was filmed in New Mexico. I recognized Cabazon Peak because its right on the way to my grandparents ranch. Those adobe buildings dont exist anymore. Now when i pass this peak and San Luis. Ill think of this movie.

[@antoniodiniz131]

This is an unusual kind of Western movie. It looks so real and serious. Very natural acting and devoid of any exaggeration. Was difficult to guess how it would end.

[@helgeron4655]

How refreshing to see an actress play a role without the need for heavy make-up as most western themed movies do. Well directed and played by all, most enjoyable.

[@Phatzo100]

Agree with you ,but did working class country folf women and children have gold studs in their ears in that period ?

[@alexandergrimsmo]

Women ear-accessories is an ancient tradition. I'm sure it was common then too.

[@johnclay7644]

great cinematography

[@ThePearsch]

Interesting fade-ins and fade-outs.

[@Frederas11811]

That was more psychology lesson than it was a western. But a great story, acting, setting, and cinematography (and more) made this a memorable movie.

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I love this movie everytime i watched it. I

[@paulrevere47]

Can't beat 35mm film...

[@eaurough]

Thanks for this. Was surprised Peter Fonda directed it. He did a great job.

[@larryitsbloat995]

The soundtrack is exemplary and the cinematography is on the same plane. So far at twenty-seven minutes in I'm liking this western.

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Readin' your comment at 13 minutes... :D

[@mauricioduron3193]

It leaves us feeling as would combining 'Days of Heaven' and 'Bridges of Madison County' in a double feature bill.

[@JStormWaters]

Epic.

[@eddiealbritton2462]

I usually can't get through sllloooowwww movies. But I do like Peter Fonda. All his movies are really slow. Easy Rider 👍 We could have gotten along.

[@emptyhand777]

I figured the ending about halfway through, but didn't know how it would come around, which made this a very enjoyable movie to watch.

[@clumsydad7158]

Thanks for posting ... very cool and unique movie.

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Bravo bravo 👏 👉5 ⭐🤠

[@Asia-dr4yj]

An entertaining movie - well worth watching - some sadness, but 'such is life'.

[@muffinman9462]

BEST FILM EVER

[@GraveyardPoet]

I wrote an essay about Peter Fonda's mystical, poetic masterpiece and interviewed assistant director Hawk Koch for its 50th anniversary in 2021 on Senses of Cinema. This is in my top 10 in the Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time poll. My favorite American film. Filmed in New Mexico. Beautiful, gorgeous, shimmering landscape cinematography by Vilmos Zsigmond and an aching, deeply hypnotic score by Bruce Langhorne. My favorite soundtrack.

[@navyindian2080]

Excellent Movie. thanks for upload.

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What a movie! Love it!

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[@jackkrag]

too true, thanks

[@mowilderness8505]

Horrible and realistic at the same time! Life is indeed this way. I would have chose my wife however hard the decision was though. I would have also rode in at night and catch the bastards off guard! Tactics people!! Tactics!!

[@jenniferduffus7563]

He chose the life of his friend over the desires of his wife whom he abandoned twice. Right or wrong it was a heartbroken movie

[@davidsobel-mt6cl]

Movie n theme hits home!!!😢

[@krismaggs7488]

Really like the style of photography….. nice storyline. He should of waited to nitefall to make his move to save his buddy…. Also great music….

[@thomaswilson7538]

The exact thought I was thinking as he rode off in the bright sun. ;)

[@zeussuez240]

there're dream like zoom effects

[@luvanecho]

the soundtrack is divine

[@MichaelHarrisIreland]

Such is life. ....from Ireland.

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Great 👍 movie 🎥

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well worth watching

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[@kylewood8327]

Good movie, slow but a darn realistic story.

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excellent. thanks.

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[@larryitsbloat995]

It's not a movie about what you expect. It is a movie about what you hope will happen. Just wait for the truth to be told.

[@grudgerun]

Yo the soundtrack is insane

[@carolcole570]

Really ? Sorry you felt this way. I enjoyed it, myself.

[@grudgerun]

@@carolcole570 I mean insanely good

[@robertbutts9835]

Sad that Peter Fonda (2019) has been gone 2 years now (2022)

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Yeah Hanoi Jane outlive them all

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Super super super music 🎵

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Great soundtrack

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[@jjtt7408]

THANK YOU , IT WAS NICE TO SEE A GOOD WESTERN THAT I HAVE NOT SEEN 20 TIMES BEFORE , THIS MOVIE WAS WELL DONE I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH THANKS AGAIN / I HOPE TO SEE SOME MORE GOOD WESTERNS BEFORE JESUS CALLS US FOR THE BIG ROUND-UP IN THE SKY / KEEP THE FAITH JESUS SAVES

[@ryanlake6220]

Thank you. Even better second time. R/R@W/W Canada

[@naveenchandrapathak9274]

There will be Times.. .When I will be happy,Really. I do hope so. But not sure I am.

[@jamesbonham626]

this just might be the best movie ever made, especially when you think about the use of dissolves to a super-max use that i ever saw in a movie period.

[@Crazeyfor67]

I like the movie, but what the Hell is dissolves? is that like fading?

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Great Movie🔥👌

[@scm50able]

Good drama. Just only in the western background. Slow moving , but is good.

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Great movie.

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After enjoying the heck out of this, I certainly fail to comprehend a less than positive review, and for instance one by Rodger Ebert.

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Viva LaFrance Frenchie

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Great story!!😊

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Great movie! At first I wasn't sure, but turned out very good. Except the ending I suppose.

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[@SmutchyBritches]

Sad movie!!!

[@michaelhester1328]

Significant that Arch came back riding Harry,s horse instead of leading it

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An excellent new movie, 😔 but worth watching. 👋☦🕊❤

[@Laura-rt2zu]

This movie is impressive in every way! Wow. I wanted the end of the movie to be shown the happy way I wanted. The ending was left for me too dream of the possible conclusion

[@edwardgoering1237]

This scene of the reprisal murder was one of the best [realistic] ever although we all know it was a robbery !

[@paulrezsnyak9153]

i like a movie that has meaning like the old black & white

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Tancks , Bob Bob

[@imm2mthankgod616]

People are slow They can't handle fast things Like bullets

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My sky is cloudy; the moon is shining knee resort

[@samsmith6422]

Warren Oates was funny in two lane blacktop

[@rogertemple7193]

the Hired Hand. (Western,1971). Starring Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Verna Bloom, Megan Denver, Severn Darden, Larry Hagman, Robert Pratt, Ted Markland, & Ann Doran, Also Starring Gray Johnson, Owen Orr, Rita Rogers, Al Hopson, Michael McClure, Lawrence G. Paull, Richard Bruno, Frank Griffin, & Marshall Schlom.

[@franktrautman2092]

You left out one how about Ishkabibble!

[@franktrautman2092]

@ Roger Temple who was the Mexican cantina lady? Stunningly beautiful but I do not know her name did she get a credit in the movie?

[@bryanpartington3260]

Apart from High Plains Drifter, and After Hours , this is the only film i have seen Verna Bloom in

[@enriquerodriguez8244]

She was the Dean's cougar wife in Animal House

[@gilbertkohl6991]

You never saw National Lampoon? Wow! Are you in for a treat! I have never seen the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre even though I have the ultimate Blue ray disc. Gonna watch it one day, just not yet

[@memyself7413]

About as entertaining as waiting for a bus!

[@SeeNoEvil777]

1:24:37 the most important line in the whole movie and I don't have a clue what he said 🤷‍♀

[@Quisiio0303456]

Actorazo! ¿Podrán agregarle subs en español para verlo con mi padre?

[@mariocutajar3833]

I pretend more from this movie . 2 great actors yes but missing a lot from the director .

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[@DONKEYDUNNIT]

Not one ofem ran outside to see who fired on buddy outside the bar

[@randyhome1544]

Howdy

[@ronyrony1154]

Qual título desse filme ? Gostaria de assistir legendado

[@delmusingle2338]

Wow ! What a depressing ending.......

[@romanov9580]

Thank you for uploading these types of movies. I thought I'd like this western since it wasn't shot in the desert like 90% of westerns but honestly I wasn't impressed with the story. The sound track was nice.

[@ilikequiet6474]

Anyone know where this movie was filmed?

[@GraveyardPoet]

Filmed in New Mexico. The ghost town and mountain peak are Cabezon at the beginning where Dan dies and at the end where Harry dies, the sunset horse ride in the Rio Puerco valley, the desert scenes in White Sands, the forest and monsoon rain scenes in Chama, the family home in Española.

[@user-so7hx9rx5q]

Sad ending. If I was the writer Harry lives n Arch dies. What I don't understand is how their first buddy dies by the River. And the second young guy, how he was shot?