Special Section (1975)

  • NR
  • 12/07/1975 (US)
  • Drama, History, Thriller
  • 1h 58m

Overview

In occupied France during the WWII, a German officer is murdered. The collaborationist Vichy government decides to pin the murder on six petty criminals. Loyal judges are called in to convict them as quickly as possible.

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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