Siege (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1978, Siege is a crime and tv movie film directed by Richard Pearce, running about 100 minutes. “Nobody hears you scream... and nobody cares!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A drama about a community of senior citizens who are terrorized by a ruthless neighborhood gang. After learning that the police are stymied because the victims are too scared to testify against the bullying leader, a semi-retired toolmaker decides to take a stand.
Who’s in it. Siege stars Martin Balsam as Henry Fancher, Sylvia Sidney as Lillian Gordon, Dorian Harewood as Simon and James Sutorius as Lt. Don Riegel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Siege has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Siege page.
If you liked it. Fans of Siege tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Siege (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Siege change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Siege worth watching?
- Siege holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Siege?
- Siege stars Martin Balsam, Sylvia Sidney, Dorian Harewood, James Sutorius and Rashel Novikoff.
- When was Siege released?
- Siege was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.