Special Section (1975)

  • NR
  • 12/07/1975 (US)
  • Drama, History, Thriller
  • 1h 50m

Overview

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.

Costa-Gavras

Director, Writer

Jorge Semprún

Writer

Hervé Villeré

Novel

Cast

Louis Seigner's headshot

Louis Seigner

Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy
Michael Lonsdale's headshot

Michael Lonsdale

Pierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur
Claude Piéplu's headshot

Claude Piéplu

Bénon - le président de la section spéciale
Pierre Dux's headshot

Pierre Dux

Le procureur général Cavarroc
Heinz Bennent's headshot

Heinz Bennent

Le major Beumelburg
Michel Galabru's headshot

Michel Galabru

Le président Cournet
Roland Bertin's headshot

Roland Bertin

Georges Dayras
Hans Richter's headshot

Hans Richter

Le général Otto von Stülpnagel

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