The Servant

7.6 1963 Joseph Losey 1h 56m
Drama
The Servant

Indolent aristocrat Tony employs competent Barrett as his manservant and all seems to be going well until Barrett persuades Tony to hire his sister as a live-in maid.

Cast

Dirk Bogarde Dirk Bogarde Hugo Barrett
James Fox James Fox Tony
Sarah Miles Sarah Miles Vera
Wendy Craig Wendy Craig Susan Stewart
Catherine Lacey Catherine Lacey Lady Agatha Mounset
Richard Vernon Richard Vernon Lord Willie Mounset
Harold Pinter Harold Pinter People in Restaurant: Society Man
Ann Firbank Ann Firbank People in Restaurant: Society Woman

Where to Watch

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Vibes

Curious Heart Pounding Mind Bending Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with The Servant

Parasite
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