State of Siege (1972)

Name: State of Siege
Released: 1972

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.

Genres: Thriller, Drama

What to watch after State of Siege

Missing (1982) — Same feel: critical, tense
The Confession (1970) — Same subject: torture
Z (1969) — Costa-Gavras directed both
The Wages of Fear (1953) — Yves Montand appears in both
Four Days in September (1997) — Same feel: critical, realistic
Enemy at the Gates (2001)