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State of Siege(1972)
Status: Released
Date: 1972-12-30
73%
108 Votes
Time: 2h 2m
Any resemblance to actual events or to anyone living or dead is not accidental.
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.
Languages: German, English, Spanish, French.
Countries:
France,
Germany,
Italy
Revenue: $8,000,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion
Reggane Films
Unidis
Euro International Films
Movie: State of Siege
Top 10 Billed 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
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