Siege
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Synopsis
During a police strike in Nova Scotia's capital city, a gang of hoodlums end up unintentionally causing the owner of a gay bar to be killed. This escalates into a string of murders with a lone survivor trying to not be next.
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Siege ≣ 1983 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-28
Top Cast
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Tom Nardini
Horatio
Brenda Bazinet
Barbara
Daryl Haney
Chester
Terry-David Després
Daniel
Jack Blum
Patrick
Keith Knight
Steve
Doug Lennox
Cabe
Jeff Pustil
Goose
Fred Wadden
Ian
Gary Dempster
Lloyd
Dennis O'Connor
Clark
Richard Collins
Rosie
Ted Germaine
Andre
Beth Lachance
Goose's Wife
Allison Outhit
Punk
Tricia Fish
Punk
Vicky Price
Punk
Mike MacKinnon
Punk
Release History & Theatrical Window
Manila International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Donovan, Maura O'Connell
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Donovan
- Original Score
- Peter Jermyn, Drew King
- Original Title
- Siege
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Salter Street Films, Manson International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Donovan, Maura O'Connell
Paul Donovan
Peter Jermyn, Drew King
Les Krizsan
Ian McBride
Maura O'Connell, John Walsch, Paul Donovan, Michael Donovan, Philip M. Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Donovan
Director
Malachi Salter
Production Design
Peter Jermyn
Original Music Composer
Maura O'Connell
Director
Maura O'Connell
Producer
John Walsch
Producer
Paul Donovan
Producer
Paul Donovan
Screenplay
Drew King
Original Music Composer
Les Krizsan
Director of Photography
Ian McBride
Editor
Michael Donovan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Siege
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Siege about?
During a police strike in Nova Scotia's capital city, a gang of hoodlums end up unintentionally causing the owner of a gay bar to be killed. This escalates into a string of murders with a lone survivor trying to not be next.
Who directed Siege?
Siege was directed by Paul Donovan, Maura O'Connell.
Who stars in Siege?
The principal cast of Siege includes Tom Nardini, Brenda Bazinet, Daryl Haney, Terry-David Després, Jack Blum.
When was Siege released and how long is it?
Siege was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Siege?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Siege was composed by Peter Jermyn, Drew King.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Siege?
Siege holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).