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Feature film — 1972

State of Siege (1972)

7.22h 2mThriller — Drama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 124 votes.

Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion / Reggane Films / Unidis / Euro International Films

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Director: Costa-Gavras

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Cast & crew

Yves Montand as Philip Michael Santore

Yves Montand

Philip Michael Santore

Renato Salvatori as Captain Lopez

Renato Salvatori

Captain Lopez

O.E. Hasse as Carlos Ducas

O.E. Hasse

Carlos Ducas

Jacques Weber as Hugo

Jacques Weber

Hugo

Jean-Luc Bideau as Este

Jean-Luc Bideau

Este

M

Maurice Teynac

Minister of Internal Security

Yvette Etiévant as Woman Senator

Yvette Etiévant

Woman Senator

Gloria Laso as Rafaela

Gloria Laso

Rafaela

H

Harald Wolff

Minister of Foreign Affairs

E

Evangeline Peterson

Mrs. Santore

N

Nemesio Antúnez

President of the Republic

Mario Montilles as Assistant Commissioner Fontant

Mario Montilles

Assistant Commissioner Fontant

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