State of Siege

State of Siege

Any resemblance to actual events or to anyone living or dead is not accidental.

1972 · 122 min · ★ 7.2 · Thriller, Drama

Assigned to South America, US official Philip Michael Santore is employed by a counterinsurgency agency. His position makes him a target for a local band of guerrillas, and, before long, Santore is kidnapped. As a prisoner, he undergoes interrogation, shedding light on the violent situation in the country. Once the insurgents are done with their questioning, they must decide whether Santore lives or dies.

Directed by Costa-Gavras · Written by Franco Solinas

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Yves Montand Philip Michael Santore
Renato Salvatori Captain Lopez
O.E. Hasse Carlos Ducas
Jacques Weber Hugo
Jean-Luc Bideau Este
Maurice Teynac Minister of Internal Security
Yvette Etiévant Woman Senator
Gloria Laso Rafaela
Harald Wolff Minister of Foreign Affairs
Evangeline Peterson Mrs. Santore
Nemesio Antúnez President of the Republic
Mario Montilles Assistant Commissioner Fontant

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