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State of Siege (1972)

State of Siege (1972)

Drama Thriller

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

Release Date: 1972, December 30
Directors: Costa-Gavras
Countries: Germany, France, Italy
Production: Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion, Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion, Reggane Films, Reggane Films, Unidis, Unidis, Euro International Films, Euro International Films
Cast: Jacques Weber, Maurice Teynac, Jean-Luc Bideau, André Falcon, Jerry Brouer, Yves Montand, Renato Salvatori, Jean-François Gobbi, Evangeline Peterson, Gloria Laso, Héctor Noguera, Alejandro Cohen

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.

Keywords:

torture guerrilla warfare martial law curfew