State of Siege (1972)

État de siège

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

120 min★ 7.7 · 6,867 votes

• Crime
• Drama
• Mystery

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.

Release date

December 30, 1972

Country of origin

Italy, France, Germany

Music

Mikis Theodorakis

Box office

$8,000,000