The Hired Hand

Synopsis: Peter Fonda's directorial debut follows Harry Collings, a drifter who has been roaming from town to town with his friend Arch Harris. Haunted by memories of his family he abandoned, he decides to return home. But when Arch is taken hostage he has to decide between family responsibility or loyalty to his buddy.

Starring:  Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Verna Bloom 

Director:  Peter Fonda 

Writer:  Alan Sharp 

Released:  1971 (theater)

Rating:   R for western violence and some sexual content. (2003 re-rating)

Country:  USA

Language:  English