State of Siege (1973)

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State of Siege
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StarringYves MontandRenato SalvatoriO.E. Hasse
DirectorCosta-Gavras
WriterFranco Solinas
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NR 2 hr 2 minApr 13th, 1973Drama, Thriller
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 13th, 1973
Movie Box Office Gross:$8,000,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:French
Executive Producers:Jacques Henri Barratier, Léon Sanz
Production Companies:Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion, Reggane Films, Unidis, Euro International Films
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