Patty Hearst
“Heiress. Victim. Terrorist.”
Synopsis
The true story of a rich girl who was abducted by American revolutionaries in the 1970s. Her time spent with her captors made her question herself and her way of life. She eventually joined their cause, sparking controversy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Patty Hearst Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-13
Top Cast
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Natasha Richardson
Patricia Hearst
William Forsythe
Teko
Ving Rhames
Cinque
Frances Fisher
Yolanda
Olivia Barash
Fahizah
Dana Delany
Gelina
Marek Johnson
Zoya
Kitty Swink
Gabi
Jodi Long
Wendy Yoshimura
Peter Kowanko
Cujo
Tom O'Rourke
Jim Browning
Scott Kraft
Steven Weed
Jeff Imada
Neighbor
Ermal Williamson
Randolf A. Hearst
Elaine Revard
Catherine Hearst
Marc Siegler
Charles Gould
Toni Attell
TV Announcer
Hawthorne James
Tall Muslim
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes
Festival / Special Debut
September 23, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvin Moscow, Nicholas Kazan, Patricia Hearst
- Original Score
- Scott Johnson
- Original Title
- Patty Hearst
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Atlantic Entertainment Group, Zenith Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schrader
Alvin Moscow, Nicholas Kazan, Patricia Hearst
Scott Johnson
Bojan Bazelli
Michael R. Miller
Thomas Coleman, Marvin Worth, Michael Rosenblatt
Department Leadership Roster
Marvin Worth
Producer
Paul Schrader
Director
Bojan Bazelli
Director of Photography
Nicholas Kazan
Writer
Jane Musky
Production Design
Michael R. Miller
Editor
Scott Johnson
Original Music Composer
Greg Walker
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Hornung
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Patty Hearst
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Patty Hearst about?
The true story of a rich girl who was abducted by American revolutionaries in the 1970s. Her time spent with her captors made her question herself and her way of life. She eventually joined their cause, sparking controversy.
Who directed Patty Hearst?
Patty Hearst was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in Patty Hearst?
The principal cast of Patty Hearst includes Natasha Richardson, William Forsythe, Ving Rhames, Frances Fisher, Olivia Barash.
When was Patty Hearst released and how long is it?
Patty Hearst was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did Patty Hearst make at the box office?
Patty Hearst grossed $1.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Patty Hearst?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Patty Hearst was composed by Scott Johnson.
Is Patty Hearst based on a book or true story?
Patty Hearst is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Alvin Moscow", Book: "Patricia Hearst".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Patty Hearst?
Patty Hearst holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).