Guerrilla: - The Taking of Patty Hearst (2004)
Adult themes, Low level coarse language
| Director: | Robert Stone |
| Actors: | Patricia Hearst, Ronald Reagan, Michael Bortin, Timothy Findley, Marcus Foster, Catherine Hearst, Randolph Hearst, Russ Little, Evelle Younger |
The award winning and internationally acclaimed film, Guerilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst is a gripping, unparalleled account of the most sensational kidnapping in American history. On February 4, 1974, college student Patty Hearst (the granddaughter of publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst) was bodly snatched from her apartment by a flamboyant terrorist group called the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA). Determined to foment a violent political uprising among America's working class, the SLA extorted the Hearst family into donating millions of dollars in food to the poor. While the media was camping out in swarms on the Hearst's front lawn, Patty shocked the nation by changing her name to Tania and, with assault rifle in hand, joining her captors in robbing a bank. Utilising rare and never-before-seen archive footage, audio recordings and exclusive interviews with former SLA members, in his account of the most sensational kidnapping in American history and the eye-opening events which marked America's first direct encounter with modern media-driven political terrorism.
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 86mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
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Member Reviews (3)
3 Member
Reviews
Gary H.
says
Perhaps not as definitive as it could be, this doco just lays out the facts available and allows the viewer to decide for themselves where they stand with this outrageous story.
A bunch of deluded radicals try to save the world but end up destroying the lives of everyone they come into contact with.
Ashley K.
says
Loads of archival footage, which is always a good thing, lots of taped interviews and 'announcements' from the leaders of the SLA.
It's well paced and entertaining, but I felt the subject matter deserved a lot more depth, more of the Errol Morris treatment. I wanted a lot more insight into the psyche and motivations of all parties, not just an historical document.
Linda S.
says
Informative, lots of interesting real life footage - definitely recommend