Under Siege
Traficantes de pánico
Synopsis
A band of thugs belonging to an organized crime family assaults several casinos at the same time creating death and panic in their wake. As they flee the scenes of their crimes police begin to close in on them, so they quickly hide themselves in a villa owned by a wealthy industrialist taking him and his family hostage.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Cardona Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- René Cardona Jr., Santiago Moncada, Carlos Valdemar
- Original Score
- Manuel De Sica
- Original Title
- Traficantes de pánico
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Italy, Mexico, Venezuela
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Herald Films, Lotus Films, Productora Fílmica Real
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Cardona Jr.
René Cardona Jr., Santiago Moncada, Carlos Valdemar
Manuel De Sica
Leopoldo Villaseñor
Alfredo Rosas Priego
Department Leadership Roster
René Cardona Jr.
Director
Leopoldo Villaseñor
Director of Photography
Alfredo Rosas Priego
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under Siege
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What is Under Siege about?
A band of thugs belonging to an organized crime family assaults several casinos at the same time creating death and panic in their wake. As they flee the scenes of their crimes police begin to close in on them, so they quickly hide themselves in a villa owned by a wealthy industrialist taking him and his family hostage.
Who directed Under Siege?
Under Siege was directed by René Cardona Jr..
Who stars in Under Siege?
The principal cast of Under Siege includes Stuart Whitman, Francisco Rabal, Marisa Mell, Gianni Macchia, Antonella Interlenghi.
When was Under Siege released and how long is it?
Under Siege was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Under Siege?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under Siege was composed by Manuel De Sica.