Under Siege (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1980, Under Siege is an action and thriller film directed by René Cardona Jr., running about 93 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Under Siege stars Stuart Whitman as The Inspector, Francisco Rabal as William Lombard, Marisa Mell as Kim Lombard and Gianni Macchia as Franco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Under Siege has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Vemox Cine Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under Siege page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under Siege tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under Siege (1980)?
- In US, Under Siege is available to stream on Vemox Cine Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under Siege worth watching?
- Under Siege holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under Siege?
- Under Siege stars Stuart Whitman, Francisco Rabal, Marisa Mell, Gianni Macchia and Antonella Interlenghi.