The Hired Hand

The Hired Hand

Peter Fonda is riding again... To the woman he lost... for the revenge he craves!

R 1971 · 91 min · ★ 6.1 · Western

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.

Directed by Peter Fonda · Written by Alan Sharp

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