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Edward Hume
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Edward Hume

1936 – 2023 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Active 1963–2020

Born in Chicago in 1936, Edward Hume established himself as a versatile writer, contributing to various television and film projects. His work on Sweet Hostage (1975) showcases his ability to weave complex characters and emotional depth into narratives that draw audiences into their world. Hume's storytelling, often exploring themes of captivity and redemption, aligns well with the gritty essence of cult cinema, making his contributions an intriguing part of the genre's evolution.

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Sweet Hostage

Sweet Hostage

★ 7.7
Writer

An escaped mental patient kidnaps an illiterate teenage farm girl and takes her to his mountain hide-away, where they soon become friends and, eventually, lovers.

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Filmography

27 credits
2020s 1 credit
2020
Movie ★ 7.0
Crew Credits
1990s 2 credits
1992
Movie ★ 9.0
1990
Movie ★ 8.5
1980s 5 credits
1988
Movie ★ 5.2
1988
Movie ★ 5.2
1985
Movie ★ 6.8
1983
Movie ★ 6.2
1983
Movie ★ 6.8
1970s 18 credits
1976
Movie ★ 6.3
1976
Movie ★ 6.3
1975
Movie ★ 5.8
1975
Movie ★ 8.0
1973
Toma Writer
Movie ★ 7.7
1973
Toma Writer
TV ★ 6.8
1973
TV ★ 7.0
1973
Toma Creator
TV ★ 6.8
1973
TV ★ 7.0
1972
Movie ★ 7.3
1972
Movie ★ 6.1
1972
TV ★ 7.0
1971
Movie ★ 10.0
1971
Cannon Teleplay
Movie ★ 5.0
1971
Movie ★ 5.9
1971
Summertree Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.3
1971
Cannon Writer
TV ★ 6.7
1971
Cannon Creator
TV ★ 6.7
1960s 1 credit
1963
TV ★ 7.3