State of Siege (1972)

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

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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.

Rated
16
Year
1972
Country
FR
Language
French
Release date
30 December 1972
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Yves Montand
Yves Montand
Philip Michael Santore
Renato Salvatori
Renato Salvatori
Captain Lopez
O.E. Hasse
O.E. Hasse
Carlos Ducas
Jacques Weber
Jacques Weber
Hugo
Jean-Luc Bideau
Jean-Luc Bideau
Este
Maurice Teynac
Maurice Teynac
Minister of Internal Security
Yvette Etiévant
Yvette Etiévant
Woman Senator
Gloria Laso
Gloria Laso
Rafaela
H
Harald Wolff
Minister of Foreign Affairs
E
Evangeline Peterson
Mrs. Santore
N
Nemesio Antúnez
President of the Republic
Mario Montilles
Mario Montilles
Assistant Commissioner Fontant
André Falcon
André Falcon
Deputy Fabbri
J
Jerry Brouer
Anthony Lee
R
Roberto Navarrete
Commissioner Romero
D
Douglas Harris
A.I.D. Director
E
Eugenio Guzmán
Spokesman of Uruguayan Government
Jean-François Gobbi
Jean-François Gobbi
Journalist
Maurice Jacquemont
Maurice Jacquemont
Dean of the Law School
Aldo Francia
Aldo Francia
Dr. Francia
E
Eduardo Naveda
Political Police Chief
R
Rafael Benavente
Brazilian Consul Campos
A
Alejandro Cohen
Manuel
G
Gérard Manneveau
Bardes
A
Alejandro Misle
President of the Assembly
Héctor Noguera
Héctor Noguera
Tupamaro Leader (uncredited)
Patricia Guzmán
Patricia Guzmán
Tupamaro Militant (uncredited)

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