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Sweet Hostage

on BBC One London

Starring Linda Blair, Martin Sheen

When Leonard Hatch, a mental patient, escapes from an asylum, he heads for his mountain-top hideaway. Unexpectedly Leonard encounters teenager Doris Mae. At first he holds her by force but gradually the bond between the kidnapper and 'victim' grows. This unusual love story stars Martin Sheen in one of his most powerful performances, as the sensitive patient who becomes the girl's friend, teacher and lover.

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Contributors

Screenplay:
Ed Hume
Based on the novel "Welcome to Xanadu" by:
Nathaniel Benchley
Producer:
Richard E. Lyons
Producer:
Sidney D. Balkin
Director:
Lee Phillips
Doris Mae Withers:
Linda Blair
Hatch:
Martin Sheen
Mrs Withers:
Jeanne Cooper
Jeff Emmet:
Lee Debroux
Mr Withers:
Bert Remsen
Harry Fox:
Dehl Berti
Mr Smathers Sr:
Al Hopson
Hank Smathers:
Bell Sterchi
Juan:
Roberto Valentino Deleon
Tom Martinez:
Michael C. Eiland
Dry goods clerk:
Mary Michael Carnes
Liquor store proprietor:
Don Hann
Hospital attendant:
Ross Elder
Man in bungalow:
Chris Williams

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