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.

Steve Coogan
Mar 2025
Todd Haynes
Oct 2023

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Starring Dirk Bogarde
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Written by Harold Pinter
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Credits

Crew

DirectorJoseph Losey

WriterHarold Pinter

CinematographerDouglas Slocombe

ComposerJohn Dankworth

EditorReginald Mills

ProducerJoseph Losey, Norman Priggen

Cast

Dirk Bogardeas Hugo Barrett

James Foxas Tony

Sarah Milesas Vera

Wendy Craigas Susan Stewart

Catherine Laceyas Lady Agatha Mounset

Richard Vernonas Lord Willie Mounset

Harold Pinteras People in Restaurant: Society Man

Ann Firbankas People in Restaurant: Society Woman

Doris Nolanas People in Restaurant: Older Woman

Patrick Mageeas People in Restaurant: Bishop

John Dankworthas Jazz Band Leader (uncredited)

Jill Melfordas People in Restaurant: Younger Woman

Alun Owenas People in Restaurant: Curate

Hazel Terryas Woman in Bedroom

Brian Phelanas Man in Pub

Derek Tansleyas People in Restaurant: Head Waiter

Philippa Hareas Girl in Bedroom

Dorothy Bromileyas Girl in Phone Box

Alison Seebohmas Girl in Pub

Chris Williamsas Cashier in Coffee Bar

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