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Synopsis
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.
Yves Montand
Cast
Renato Salvatori
Cast
O.E. Hasse
Cast
Jacques Weber
Cast
Jean-Luc Bideau
Cast
Maurice Teynac
Cast
Yvette Etiévant
Cast
Gloria Laso
Cast
Harald Wolff
Cast
Evangeline Peterson
Cast
Costa-Gavras
Director
Costa-Gavras
Writer
Franco Solinas
Writer
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