State of Siege

Dec 30, 1972

2h 2m

★ 7.2

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.

Genres

Thriller

Drama

Production Companies

Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion

Reggane Films

Unidis

Euro International Films

State of Siege Trailers

Cast

Philip Michael Santore

Yves Montand

Captain Lopez

Renato Salvatori

Carlos Ducas

O.E. Hasse

Hugo

Jacques Weber

Este

Jean-Luc Bideau

Minister of Internal Security

Maurice Teynac

Woman Senator

Yvette Etiévant

Rafaela

Gloria Laso

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Harald Wolff

Mrs. Santore

Evangeline Peterson

President of the Republic

Nemesio Antúnez

Assistant Commissioner Fontant

Mario Montilles

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