State of Siege(1972)

Name: State of Siege
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Released: 1972-12-30
Rating: 7.2

État de siège

Any resemblance to actual events or to anyone living or dead is not accidental.

7.2(111)2h 2m1972-12-30

ThrillerDrama

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.

Director:: Costa-Gavras
Writers:: Costa-Gavras, Franco Solinas, Franco Solinas
Cinematographer:: Pierre-William Glenn
Composer:: Míkis Theodorakis
Production:: Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion, Reggane Films, Unidis, Euro International Films
Revenue:: $8,000,000
Status:: Released