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Release Year1979
Runtime2h 19m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama, TV Movie
Votes2
DirectorPaul Wendkos
WritersAdrian Spies
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Ordeal of Patty Hearst
About The Ordeal of Patty Hearst
The story of the kidnapping of newspaper heiress Patty Hearst by members of a radical guerrilla organization, as seen by the FBI agent in charge of her case.
Directed by Paul Wendkos, The Ordeal of Patty Hearst leans on a strong ensemble — Dennis Weaver, Lisa Eilbacher, David Haskell — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1979.
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