State of Siege
Any resemblance to actual events or to anyone living or dead is not accidental.
1973 2h 2m
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.
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| Original title | État de siège |
|---|---|
| Release date | Apr 13, 1973 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | FR |
| Country | Germany, France, Italy |
| Keywords | torture, guerrilla warfare, martial law, curfew |
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What is State of Siege about?
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.
When was State of Siege released?
State of Siege was released on Apr 13, 1973 (status: Released).
Who directed State of Siege?
Costa-Gavras directed State of Siege.
What is the TMDB rating of State of Siege?
State of Siege has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 120 votes.