State of Siege

IMDb 7.3 1972 • 122 min • ThrillerDrama

Director

Costa-Gavras

Country

FR

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

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