Hard Labour(1973)
Hard Labour Synopsis
A quiet and put-upon house cleaner breaks her silence.
Hard Labour (1973) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mike Leigh, released on March 12, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Liz Smith, Clifford Kershaw, Polly Hemingway and Bernard Hill. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Leigh
- Writers:
- Mike Leigh
- Producers:
- Tony Garnett
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Pierce-Roberts
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Hard Labour Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liz Smith
as Mrs. Thornley
- Clifford Kershaw
Clifford Kershaw
as Mr. Thornley
Polly Hemingway
as Ann Thornley
Bernard Hill
as Edward Thornley
Alison Steadman
as Veronica Thornley
- Vanessa Harris
Vanessa Harris
as Mrs. Stone
- Cyril Varley
Cyril Varley
as Mr. Stone
Linda Beckett
as Julie
Ben Kingsley
as Naseem
Alan Erasmus
as Barry
- Rowena Parr
Rowena Parr
as June
- June Whittaker
June Whittaker
as Mrs. Rigby
Key crew
Directed by Mike Leigh, written by Mike Leigh, produced by Tony Garnett.
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Hard Labour Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 10 ratings.
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Hard Labour – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hard Labour online?
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Hard Labour (1973) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel and Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hard Labour?
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The main cast of Hard Labour (1973) includes Liz Smith, Clifford Kershaw, Polly Hemingway, Bernard Hill and Alison Steadman. The film was directed by Mike Leigh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hard Labour released?
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Hard Labour was released on March 12, 1973 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Hard Labour worth watching?
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Hard Labour (1973) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.