The Harness
1971, English. Directed by Boris Sagal.
A gentle John Steinbeck tale from 1938 about a farmer who is dominated by his ailing wife until a free-minded young woman turns up at his ranch with her eight-year-old son.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 12 November 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edward Hume, Leon Tokatyan
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What The Harness is based on
The Harness is adapted from a short story.
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The Harness runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is The Harness on?
The Harness isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 November 1971. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Harness?
If you liked The Harness, try Girl in the Box, TalhotBlond, I Am Elizabeth Smart.
Who directed The Harness?
The Harness (1971) was directed by Boris Sagal and stars Lorne Greene, Julie Sommars, Murray Hamilton.
What is The Harness based on?
The Harness is adapted from a short story.