Movie·1972·122 min

State of Siege

Name: State of Siege
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Released: 1972-12-30
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Yves Montand, Renato Salvatori, O.E. Hasse, Jacques Weber, Jean-Luc Bideau

State of Siege streams in the US on Criterion Channel, as of October 5, 2026.

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

7.2 / 10 · TMDB

Thriller Drama

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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