State of Siege
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7.2 | 1972 | 2h 2m

State of Siege

ThrillerDrama

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.

Franco Solinas Writer
Costa-Gavras Director

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Yves Montand

Yves Montand

Philip Michael Santore

Renato Salvatori

Renato Salvatori

Captain Lopez

O.E. Hasse

O.E. Hasse

Carlos Ducas

Jacques Weber

Jacques Weber

Hugo

Jean-Luc Bideau

Jean-Luc Bideau

Este

Maurice Teynac

Maurice Teynac

Minister of Internal Security

Yvette Etiévant

Yvette Etiévant

Woman Senator

Gloria Laso

Gloria Laso

Rafaela

Harald Wolff

Harald Wolff

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Evangeline Peterson

Evangeline Peterson

Mrs. Santore