Hugo Barrett is a servant in the Chelsea home of indolent aristocrat Tony. All seems to go well until the playboy’s girlfriend Susan takes a dislike to the efficient employee. Then Barrett persuades Tony to hire his sister Vera as a live-in maid, and matters take another turn for the worse…

Cast

Dirk Bogarde, James Fox, Sarah Miles, Wendy Craig, Catherine Lacey, Richard Vernon, Harold Pinter, Ann Firbank, Doris Nolan, Patrick Magee

Editor's note

A seemingly perfect life takes a sinister turn when a wealthy couple hires a new manservant, Barrett. As Barrett insinuates himself deeper into their lives, his manipulative and cunning nature begins to unravel the delicate fabric of their household. This black-and-white British drama, a masterpiece of social commentary, masterfully explores themes of class conflict, power dynamics, and the fragility of control. As the lines between master and servant become increasingly blurred, prepare to be captivated by a chilling story that will leave you questioning the true nature of power and trust. Director Joseph Losey crafts a masterfully suspenseful atmosphere, leaving you on the edge of your seat as you witness the unraveling of a seemingly perfect world.