Special Section

1975Directed by Costa-Gavras

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Released: April 23, 1975
Runtime: 1h 50m

About Special Section

Drama
History
Thriller

Synopsis

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.

Director: Costa-Gavras
Writers: Jorge Semprún
Costa-Gavras
Hervé Villeré
Original title: Section spéciale

Principal cast

In billing order

Louis SeignerLe garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy
Michael LonsdalePierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur
Claude PiépluBénon - le président de la section spéciale
Pierre DuxLe procureur général Cavarroc
Heinz BennentLe major Beumelburg
Michel GalabruLe président Cournet

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