State of Siege
“Any resemblance to actual events or to anyone living or dead is not accidental.”
1972•2h 2m•7.3•Released
ThrillerDrama
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.
Director
Costa-Gavras
Writer
Franco Solinas
Revenue
$8M
Languages
German, English, Spanish
Studio
Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion
Cast
Yves Montand
Philip Michael Santore
Renato Salvatori
Captain Lopez
O.E. Hasse
Carlos Ducas
Jacques Weber
Hugo
Jean-Luc Bideau
Este
Maurice Teynac
Minister of Internal Security
Yvette Etiévant
Woman Senator
Gloria Laso
Rafaela
Harald Wolff
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Evangeline Peterson
Mrs. Santore
Nemesio Antúnez
President of the Republic
Mario Montilles
Assistant Commissioner Fontant
André Falcon
Deputy Fabbri
Jerry Brouer
Anthony Lee
Roberto Navarrete
Commissioner Romero
Production
Company
Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion
Company
Reggane Films
Company
Unidis
Company
Euro International Films
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