Sweet Hostage
“Was it a kidnapping... or a rescue?”
Synopsis
An escaped mental patient kidnaps an illiterate teenage farm girl and takes her to his mountain hide-away, where they soon become friends and, eventually, lovers.
Top Cast
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Linda Blair
Doris Mae Withers
Martin Sheen
Leonard Hatch
Jeanne Cooper
Mrs. Withers
Lee de Broux
Sheriff Emmet
Bert Remsen
Mr. Withers
Dehl Berti
Harry Fox
Al Hopson
Mr. Smathers
William Sterchi
Hank Smathers
Roberto Valentino De Leon
Juan
Michael Eiland
Tom Martinez
Mary Michael Carnes
Dry Goods Clerk
Don Hann
Liquor Store Proprietor
Ross Elder
Hospital Attendant
Chris Williams
Man in Bungalow
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Philips
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Hume, Nathaniel Benchley, Antonio Calderon, William Douglas Lansford
- Original Score
- Luchi De Jesus
- Original Title
- Sweet Hostage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Brut Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Philips
Edward Hume, Nathaniel Benchley, Antonio Calderon, William Douglas Lansford
Luchi De Jesus
Richard C. Glouner
George Jay Nicholson
Sidney D. Balkin, Richard E. Lyons, George Barrie
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Philips
Director
Sidney D. Balkin
Producer
Richard E. Lyons
Producer
Luchi De Jesus
Original Music Composer
George Jay Nicholson
Editor
Richard C. Glouner
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Hostage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweet Hostage about?
An escaped mental patient kidnaps an illiterate teenage farm girl and takes her to his mountain hide-away, where they soon become friends and, eventually, lovers.
Who directed Sweet Hostage?
Sweet Hostage was directed by Lee Philips.
Who stars in Sweet Hostage?
The principal cast of Sweet Hostage includes Linda Blair, Martin Sheen, Jeanne Cooper, Lee de Broux, Bert Remsen.
When was Sweet Hostage released and how long is it?
Sweet Hostage was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweet Hostage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet Hostage was composed by Luchi De Jesus.
Is Sweet Hostage based on a book or true story?
Sweet Hostage is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nathaniel Benchley".