
Feature film — 1972
State of Siege (1972)
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
On screen
Cast & crew

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
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