State of Siege (1972)
Directed by Costa-Gavras
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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The kidnapping in Man on Fire doesn't appear to be political, like the Tupamaros' of Yves Montand in State of Siege, yet some mystery bigger than for-filthy-lucre lurks behind this one.