State of Siege

State of Siege (1972)

7.2/10 122 min Dir: Costa-Gavras View on TMDB
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.

Cast

  • Yves Montand as Philip Michael Santore
  • Renato Salvatori as Captain Lopez
  • O.E. Hasse as Carlos Ducas
  • Jacques Weber as Hugo
  • Jean-Luc Bideau as Este
  • Maurice Teynac as Minister of Internal Security
  • Yvette Etiévant as Woman Senator
  • Gloria Laso as Rafaela

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State of Siege
2023-06-06