The cast is outstanding, and the acting is good but not as good as the cast's capabilities due to the bad script. It's a glimpse at the ignorance of the time--the lack of understanding we had regarding the brainwashing of Patti Hearst and the Manson women. I never thought it was a good movie, but I recognize its errors more now than I did 40 years ago. Some movies should be forgotten. This is one of them.