State of Siege
"Any resemblance to actual events or to anyone living or dead is not accidental."
Originally released in 1972. State of Siege is a thriller/drama film. directed by Costa-Gavras. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yves Montand, Renato Salvatori, and O.E. Hasse
Synopsis
Using the interrogation of a US counterinsurgency agent as a backdrop, the film explores the consequences of the struggle between Uruguay's government and the leftist Tupamaro guerrillas.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (104 votes)
Box Office
$8M
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Yves Montand
as Philip Michael Santore
Renato Salvatori
as Captain Lopez
O.E. Hasse
as Carlos Ducas
Jacques Weber
as Hugo
Jean-Luc Bideau
as Este
Maurice Teynac
as Minister of Internal Security
Yvette Etiévant
as Woman Senator
Gloria Laso
as Rafaela
Harald Wolff
as Minister of Foreign Affairs
Evangeline Peterson
as Mrs. Santore
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $8,000,000
Production Companies
- Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion
- Reggane Films
- Unidis
- Euro International Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is State of Siege about?
Using the interrogation of a US counterinsurgency agent as a backdrop, the film explores the consequences of the struggle between Uruguay's government and the leftist Tupamaro guerrillas.
Who directed State of Siege?
State of Siege was directed by Costa-Gavras.
How long is State of Siege?
State of Siege has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was State of Siege released?
State of Siege was released on December 30, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in State of Siege?
The main cast of State of Siege includes Yves Montand, Renato Salvatori, O.E. Hasse, Jacques Weber, Jean-Luc Bideau.
Is State of Siege worth watching?
State of Siege has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 104 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.