McVey — The Hired Hand Character Profile

About McVey

The corrupt and ruthless boss of Del Norte. He orchestrates Dan's murder, kidnaps and mutilates Arch to continue his reign of terror, and is ultimately killed in a violent shootout alongside his hooligans.

Character Facts

Played by

Severn Darden

Appears in

The Hired Hand (1971)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• McVey — Conflict Murderer — Dan Griffen (Robert Pratt)

  Corrupt town boss who orchestrates and commits Dan's murder.

• McVey — Conflict Arch Enemy — Harry Collings (Peter Fonda)

  Primary antagonist who is crippled by Harry's vengeful attack.

• McVey — Conflict Kidnapper — Arch Harris (Warren Oates)

  Villain who captures and tortures Arch to draw Harry out.

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• Harry Collings (Peter Fonda)
• Arch Harris (Warren Oates)
• Hannah Collings (Verna Bloom)
• Dan Griffen (Robert Pratt)
• Mexican Woman (Rita Rogers)
• Mrs. Sorenson (Ann Doran)
• Luke (Ted Markland)
• Mace (Owen Orr)
• Bartender (Al Hopson)
• Janey Collings (Megan Denver)
• Sheriff (uncredited) (Larry Hagman)
• Will (Gray Johnson)