State of Siege

State of Siege

1972
2h 2m
7.2

7.2/10

106 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Revenue: $8,000,000

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion Reggane Films Unidis Euro International Films
Production Countries
France Germany Italy
Spoken Languages
German English Spanish French

Quick Facts

Original Title État de siège
Release Date December 30, 1972
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt0070959

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

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

Nemesio Antúnez
Nemesio Antúnez

President of the Republic

Mario Montilles
Mario Montilles

Assistant Commissioner Fontant

Key Crew

Jacques Henri Barratier
Executive Producer
Costa-Gavras
Director
Franco Solinas
Writer
Léon Sanz
Executive Producer