The Servant

Joseph Losey directs this classic British drama, adapted by Harold Pinter from Robin Maugham's original novel. Spoiled young British aristocrat Tony (James Fox) buys a handsome Georgian townhouse in London and employs Hugo Barrett (Dirk Bogarde) as his servant. Initially appearing to settle in well to his new position, Barrett, however, soon begins to exert his influence over his master, subtly ingratiating himself whilst plotting his next move, much to the horror of Tony's fianc�e Susan (Wendy Craig). As his influence becomes steadily more pervasive, culminating with the hiring of his sister Vera (Sarah Miles) into a position in the house, Barrett's sexual machinations eventually lead to a complete role reversal, as he finally attains domination over his master.

Director: Joseph Losey
Producer: Joseph Losey
Producer: Norman Priggen
Writer: Harold Pinter
Music: Johnny Dankworth
Cinematographer: Douglas Slocombe
Actor: Dirk Bogarde
Actor: James Fox
Actor: Sarah Miles
Actor: Wendy Craig
Actor: Catherine Lacey
Actor: Dorothy Bromiley
Actor: Philippa Hare
Actor: Patrick Magee
Actor: Alun Owen
Actor: Brian Phelan
Actor: Alison Seebohm
Actor: Hazel Terry
Actor: Richard Vernon