State of Siege

(1972)Directed by Costa-Gavras122 minThriller, Drama
Any resemblance to actual events or to anyone living or dead is not accidental.

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.

Yves Montandas Philip Michael Santore
Renato Salvatorias Captain Lopez
O.E. Hasseas Carlos Ducas
Maurice Teynacas Minister of Internal Security
Yvette Etiévantas Woman Senator
Gloria Lasoas Rafaela
Harald Wolffas Minister of Foreign Affairs
Evangeline Petersonas Mrs. Santore
Nemesio Antúnezas President of the Republic
Mario Montillesas Assistant Commissioner Fontant
André Falconas Deputy Fabbri
JBJerry Broueras Anthony Lee
Roberto Navarreteas Commissioner Romero
Douglas Harrisas A.I.D. Director
Eugenio Guzmánas Spokesman of Uruguayan Government
Maurice Jacquemontas Dean of the Law School
Aldo Franciaas Dr. Francia
Eduardo Navedaas Political Police Chief
Rafael Benaventeas Brazilian Consul Campos
Alejandro Cohenas Manuel
Gérard Manneveauas Bardes