State of Siege (1973)

  • NR
  • 04/13/1973 (US)
  • Thriller, Drama
  • 2h 2m

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

Overview

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.

Costa-Gavras

Director

Franco Solinas

Writer

Cast

Yves Montand's headshot

Yves Montand

Philip Michael Santore
Renato Salvatori's headshot

Renato Salvatori

Captain Lopez
O.E. Hasse's headshot

O.E. Hasse

Carlos Ducas
Jacques Weber's headshot

Jacques Weber

Hugo
Jean-Luc Bideau's headshot

Jean-Luc Bideau

Este
Maurice Teynac's headshot

Maurice Teynac

Minister of Internal Security
Yvette Etiévant's headshot

Yvette Etiévant

Woman Senator
Gloria Laso's headshot

Gloria Laso

Rafaela

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