State of Siege

Original title: État de siège

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

• Thriller
• 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.

Director

Costa-Gavras

Released

30 December 1972

Studio

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

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