Back in 1975 Linda Blair was still considered an honest actress. And she proves she just could act (which might not be so certain if you've seen most of the films she made the next decade) in this nice story quite close to "Badlands" ( Terrence Mallick, 1974). Martin Sheen is really convincing in the role of this escapist from a mental institution and his complicity with young Linda Blair makes the film stand its way. The end however is quite easy (Sheen's character committing suicide at the police's arrival followed immediately by the credits as Blair cries over his dead corpse. Anyway it's just a TV film, one can't be too demanding as for a real motion picture!) So, if you like the seventies' spirit and want to see an entertaining tale with two actors who were still at their best, have a look at "Sweet Hostage" (if you can find a copy for it's very rare...)
Review of Sweet Hostage
