Under Siege
Originally released in 1986. Under Siege is a thriller film. directed by Roger Young. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Peter Strauss, Mason Adams, and Lew Ayres
Synopsis
Terrorists launch an attack against the USA. Their first strike is by a suicide squad that detonates a truckload of explosives at an army base in Washington DC. FBI probes indicate that the attack is by Arab terrorists led by Iranians. Subsequent attacks are via airplanes exploded in mid-air, crowded restaurants, and an attack on a mall. Administration cabinet heads push the President to retaliate. The director of the FBI believes that there may be more to the story than the investigation has revealed and the Secretary of Defense is the only other person urging caution.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Peter Strauss
as John Garry
Mason Adams
as Geoffrey Wiggins
Lew Ayres
as John Pace
George Grizzard
as Warren Richards
Hal Holbrook
as President Maxwell Monroe
E.G. Marshall
as Harold Sloan
David Opatoshu
as Ambassador Sajid Moktasanni
Thaao Penghlis
as Abu Ladeen
Stan Shaw
as Nick Tutman
Beatrice Straight
as Margaret Sloan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under Siege about?
Terrorists launch an attack against the USA. Their first strike is by a suicide squad that detonates a truckload of explosives at an army base in Washington DC. FBI probes indicate that the attack ...
Who directed Under Siege?
Under Siege was directed by Roger Young.
How long is Under Siege?
Under Siege has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was Under Siege released?
Under Siege was released on February 9, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Under Siege?
The main cast of Under Siege includes Peter Strauss, Mason Adams, Lew Ayres, George Grizzard, Hal Holbrook.