# The Servant (1963)

> A cold, sexually charged London chamber drama in which a privileged young man loses control of his home to the servant he thought he could command.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27906

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Joseph Losey
- Cast: Dirk Bogarde, James Fox, Sarah Miles, Wendy Craig, Catherine Lacey, Richard Vernon, Harold Pinter, Ann Firbank
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057490/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: icy, oppressive, erotic, classic cinema night, arthouse viewing

## Synopsis

A power struggle unfolds between a master and his servant, revealing dark secrets and manipulation.

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