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.
State of SiegeThriller, Drama
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
- Evangeline Peterson — Mrs. Santore
- Nemesio Antúnez — President of the Republic
- Mario Montilles — Assistant Commissioner Fontant
Where to watch State of Siege
Criterion Channel
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