State of Siege
“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.
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Where is State of Siege streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About State of Siege
State of Siege is a 1972 French-language thriller and drama film directed by Costa-Gavras. The cast is led by Yves Montand, Renato Salvatori, O.E. Hasse. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
State of Siege was produced by Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion, Reggane Films, and Unidis and made in France and Germany. It was released on December 30, 1972. At the box office it grossed around $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Costa-Gavras
- Writers
- Franco Solinas
- Release date
- December 30, 1972
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion, Reggane Films, Unidis
State of Siege cast & crew
State of Siege was directed by Costa-Gavras and written by Franco Solinas.
The cast features 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, and Maurice Teynac as Minister of Internal Security.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Míkis Theodorakis, cinematography is by Pierre-William Glenn, and it was produced by Jacques Henri Barratier and Léon Sanz.
Is State of Siege worth watching?
State of Siege holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 109 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller and drama, State of Siege is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch State of Siege
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Cast of State of Siege
Yves Montand
Philip Michael Santore
Renato Salvatori
Captain Lopez
O.E. Hasse
Carlos Ducas
Jacques Weber
Hugo
Jean-Luc Bideau
Este
Maurice Teynac
Minister of Internal Security
Yvette Etiévant
Woman Senator
Gloria Laso
Rafaela
Harald Wolff
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Evangeline Peterson
Mrs. Santore
Nemesio Antúnez
President of the Republic
Mario Montilles
Assistant Commissioner Fontant
State of Siege — FAQs
▸Where can I watch State of Siege in United States?
State of Siege is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is State of Siege on Criterion Channel?
Yes — State of Siege is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is State of Siege in?
State of Siege is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, English, Spanish, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is State of Siege?
State of Siege runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is State of Siege rated?
It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 109 ratings.
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