The Servant (1964): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Servant is a 1964 drama directed by Joseph Losey, starring James Fox, Dirk Bogarde and Wendy Craig. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $75,720 worldwide. It won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Best British Actor at the BAFTA 1964. Critics gave it 94 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Springbok Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Servant About?
The premise of The Servant without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A declining aristocratic family hires a seemingly devoted butler, unaware that he has his own carefully calculated plans. As the butler subtly insinuates himself into their lives, he exposes the vulnerabilities and secrets hidden beneath the family’s privileged existence. The drama explores themes of class, power, and manipulation within the backdrop of British society.
The Servant Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- decadence
- england
- homoeroticism
- dysfunctional relationship
- british new wave
- manipulation
- class differences
- repressed homosexual
- homosexual subtext
- sexual repression
- homoerotic subtext
- gay subtext
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- london england
- united kingdom
- great britain
- classism
- submission
- role reversal
- sadomasochism
- master servant relationship
- gay character
- manservant
- slapped in the face
- giving orders
- wine
- cult film
- sinister
- prostitute
- maid
- jazz music
- alcoholism
- wealth
- revenge
- mind game
- 1960s
- occupation in title
- posing as sister and brother
- psychological drama
- bachelor
- neo noir
- social commentary
- surrealism
- humiliation
- degradation
- lesbian character
- writer cameo appearance
- downward spiral
- based on novella of same name
- surprise return
- bafta awards
The Servant Cast
James Fox leads the cast, with Dirk Bogarde and Wendy Craig. Directed by Joseph Losey; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Losey
Also Starring in The Servant
· 15 moreThe Servant Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Servant 94 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 94 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 76% User score
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The Servant Plot Summary
What happens in The Servant from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tony, James Fox, a wealthy Londoner who says he is part of a plan to build cities in Brazil, moves into his new house and hires Hugo Barrett Dirk Bogarde as his manservant. Barrett appears to settle easily into his new role, and the two men form a quiet bond while each keeps to his social station. Relationships begin shifting, however, when Tony’s girlfriend Susan Wendy Craig meets Barrett. She is suspicious of Barrett and asks Tony to dismiss him, but he refuses.
Full summary
The whole story of The Servant, scene by scene
The Servant Box Office
The Servant grossed $75,720 worldwide. $45,522 came from the US and Canada and $29,924 (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$75.7K
- US & Canada
- $45.5K
- International
- $29.9K
The Servant Awards & Nominations
The Servant won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Best British Actor at the BAFTA 1964.
1 win4 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1964 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best British Actor – Dirk Bogarde
- Nominated Best British Actress – Sarah Miles
- Nominated Best British Film
- Nominated Best Film
The Servant Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Servant.
How Well Do You Know The Servant?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays the wealthy Londoner Tony?
Cars in The Servant
47 cars on screen, including the 1958 Austin FX4 and the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL W121.042.
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1958 Austin FX4 Important role -
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL W121.042 Important role -
1955 Morris FE MkIII Minor role -
AEC RT Background role
The Servant Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Snylteren” and “Betjänten”.
- Also known as
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- Snylteren
- Betjänten
- Il servo
- 仆人
- El sirviente
- Der Diener
- Слуга
- O Criado
- Służący
- 하인
- Слугата
- A szolga
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- Palvelija
- 男僕
- Ο Υπηρέτης
- Genç Hizmetçiler
- 召使
- Sluha
- Người Hầu
- El servent
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Servant, The Servant’s Shirt and The Remains of the Day.
The Servant FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Servant, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Servant?
The Servant runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was The Servant released?
The Servant was released on March 16, 1964.
Who directed The Servant?
The Servant was directed by Joseph Losey.
More films by Joseph Losey Who is in the cast of The Servant?
The Servant stars James Fox, Dirk Bogarde and Wendy Craig, among 19 credited actors.
How much did The Servant make at the box office?
The Servant grossed $75,720 worldwide ($45,522 domestic, $29,924 international).
How is The Servant rated?
The Servant has 94 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
What awards did The Servant win?
The Servant won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Best British Actor at the BAFTA 1964.
Does The Servant have a post-credit scene?
No. The Servant has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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