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Special Section

Original Title: Section spéciale

1975
1h 50m
Drama
History
Thriller

Status

Released

Release

1975

Runtime

1h 50m

Where to Watch

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Storyline

In Nazi-occupied France, a German officer is assassinated. The Germans demand justice, and the Vichy government is quick to capitulate. Unable to apprehend the actual culprits, Minister of Justice Joseph Barthélémy decides the execution of token Frenchmen will suffice, but the problem is finding judges and jurors eager to participate in a sham trial of innocent men. The solution is a Special Section, a court comprised of individuals handpicked for this exact purpose.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 50m
Apr 23, 1975
Languages
English
French
German
Director
Costa-Gavras
Costa-Gavras
Production
Janus Film und Fernsehen
Janus Film und Fernsehen
K.G. Productions
K.G. Productions
Les Productions Artistes Associés
Les Productions Artistes Associés
Reggane Films
Reggane Films
Goriz Films
Goriz Films
Production Countries
France
Germany
Italy

Top Cast

21 Cast Members

Louis Seigner

Louis Seigner

Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy

Michael Lonsdale

Michael Lonsdale

Pierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur

Claude Piéplu

Claude Piéplu

Bénon - le président de la section spéciale

Pierre Dux

Pierre Dux

Le procureur général Cavarroc

Heinz Bennent

Heinz Bennent

Le major Beumelburg

Michel Galabru

Michel Galabru

Le président Cournet

Roland Bertin

Roland Bertin

Georges Dayras

Hans Richter

Hans Richter

Le général Otto von Stülpnagel

Julien Bertheau

Julien Bertheau

L'avocat général Victor Dupuich

Yves Robert

Yves Robert

Émile Bastard

Bruno Cremer

Bruno Cremer

Lucien Sampaix

Jacques Perrin

Jacques Perrin

Roger Lafarge

Henri Serre

Henri Serre

Préfet Ingrand

Julien Guiomar

Julien Guiomar

Le substitut général Tétaud

Ivo Garrani

Ivo Garrani

L'amiral François Darlan

François Maistre

François Maistre

Marquis de Brinon

Jacques François

Jacques François

Maurice Gabolde

Claudio Gora

Claudio Gora

Francis Villette

Jean Bouise

Jean Bouise

René Linais

Yves Montand

Yves Montand

Un milicien

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