State of Siege (1972)

7.3/10 122 min Thriller Drama

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.

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

Mario Montilles

Assistant Commissioner Fontant

André Falcon

Deputy Fabbri

Jean-François Gobbi

Journalist

Maurice Jacquemont

Dean of the Law School

Aldo Francia

Dr. Francia

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