State of Siege (Criterion Collection)

In a Central American nation, leftist guerrillas abduct American contractor Philip Santore (Yves Montand), and grill him about the true nature of the services he provides for the ruling right-wing government. As the media frenzy and political posturing grows, the captors find no successful out from their actions. Costa-Gavras' gripping, controversial opus inspired by the Daniel Mitrione kidnap/slaying in Uruguay co-stars Renato Salvatori, O.E. Hasse. 120 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; featurette; newscast excerpts. In French with English subtitles.