kasadale I actually did not see this movie in 1975 but happened on it years later. That seems like a miracle now considering it certainly is never shown on T.V. anymore. I really got lucky then because for some reason I decided at the last minute to record it. Not knowing at the time how much I would love it, I had recorded it on an old tape on a raggedy VCR. To try and watch it now is really a strain, and I've tried everywhere to find another copy. Even a couple of years ago I showed my young teenage daughter the movie and now it continues to be one of her favorites. Sheen's dialogue in the movie was spellbounding and he performed it so from the heart...it is really hard to put this performance into words. I was so happy to find that there are actually other people out there who also love and appreciate this great film. I love it!!!!!!!

ehutson2001 One of my all-time favorite movies.I first saw the movie when it ran on t.v. in 1975. After repeated near-misses, I finally got it on tape almost 20 years later. I was already a Linda Blair fan, and this movie introduced me to Martin Sheen (I still have not seen a bad Martin Sheen movie).The movie gives a moving portrayal of a hopeless love affair. It's a must-see if you enjoy a good tear-jerker.

lbworshiper The line between captor and savior grows faint when an escaped mental patient drags an illiterate farm girl from her drudgery to an idyllic mountain refuge and sets his mind to teaching her how to be a lady. A made-for-TV drama based on Nathaniel Benchley's novel "Welcome to Xanadu."Another exciting movie featuring Linda, she is the greatest actress of all-time, her acting as her body is better than ever in this film. From this point, all the film of Miss Blair are masterpieces.

Bren-17 I seen Sweet Hostage when I was about 13 for the first time and fell in love with the movie and Martin Sheens character. There has never been another love story quite like this and that is what makes it so unique.I have been searching for years to find this movie and at long last I have found it and it is coming home with me! Two thumbs up!!!