State of Siege
1972, French. Directed by Costa-Gavras.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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State of Siege is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Costa-GavrasDirector
- Yves MontandPhilip Michael Santore
- Renato SalvatoriCaptain Lopez
- O.E. HasseCarlos Ducas
- Jacques WeberHugo
- Jean-Luc BideauEste
- Maurice TeynacMinister of Internal Security
- Yvette EtiévantWoman Senator
- Gloria LasoRafaela
- Harald WolffMinister of Foreign Affairs
- Evangeline PetersonMrs. Santore
- Nemesio AntúnezPresident of the Republic
- Mario MontillesAssistant Commissioner Fontant
Details
- Released
- 30 December 1972
- Original title
- État de siège
- Country
- France, Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Franco Solinas
- Box office
- $8M
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State of Siege: quick answers
Is State of Siege worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 124 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is State of Siege?
State of Siege runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does State of Siege have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for State of Siege. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
State of Siege parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is State of Siege on?
State of Siege is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like State of Siege?
If you liked State of Siege, try A Dry White Season, The Experiment, Land of the Blind.
Who directed State of Siege?
State of Siege (1972) was directed by Costa-Gavras and stars Yves Montand, Renato Salvatori, O.E. Hasse.