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Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst (2004): Cast & Ratings

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Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst is a 2004 biographical documentary directed by Robert Stone, starring Russ Little and Michael Bortin. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $105,054 worldwide. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
worldwide gross
$105.1K
Metascore
75
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Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Robert Stone
Genres
Biography , History , Crime , War
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst About?

The premise of Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst without spoilers.

This documentary explores the complex story of Patty Hearst, heiress to the Hearst publishing empire, and her involvement with the Symbionese Liberation Army. In 1974, she was kidnapped and subsequently joined the radical group, adopting the name "Tania." The film examines her transformation from hostage to apparent accomplice, raising questions about coercion, manipulation, and the psychological impact of captivity. It investigates the circumstances surrounding her actions and the controversial legal proceedings that followed.

Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • terrorist
  • symbionese liberation army
  • terrorist group
  • kidnapping
  • hostage
  • politics
  • history episode
  • crime episode
  • vietnam era
  • what happened to epilogue
  • trial
  • siege
+7 more
  • revolutionary
  • murder
  • bank robbery
  • 1960s
  • terrorism
  • brainwashing
  • 1970s
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Cast & crew

Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst Cast

Russ Little leads the cast, with Michael Bortin. Directed by Robert Stone.

From the director

More from Robert Stone

More films directed by Robert Stone, best-rated first: Earth Days, Pandora's Promise, Oswald's Ghost and JFK: The Lost Bullet.

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Ratings

Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Box office

Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst Box Office

Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst grossed $105,054 worldwide.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$105.1K

US & Canada
$105.1K
Videos

Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst.

Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst (2004) Official Trailer #1 - Documentary Movie HD
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Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst Also Known As

Also known as “Neverland: The Rise and Fall of the Symbionese Liberation Army”.

Also known as
  • Neverland: The Rise and Fall of the Symbionese Liberation Army

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Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst?

Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst released?

Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst was released on November 26, 2004.

Who directed Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst?

Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst was directed by Robert Stone.

More films by Robert Stone

Who is in the cast of Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst?

Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst stars Russ Little and Michael Bortin.

How much did Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst make at the box office?

Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst grossed $105,054 worldwide.

How is Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst rated?

Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst have a post-credit scene?

No. Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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