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Special Section

1975-04-23 · 110 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · History · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Costa-Gavras
Production companies
Janus Film und Fernsehen, KG Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, Reggane Films, Goriz Films
Countries
France, Germany, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Louis SeignerLouis SeignerLe garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy
Michael LonsdaleMichael LonsdalePierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur
Claude PiépluClaude PiépluBénon - le président de la section spéciale
Pierre DuxPierre DuxLe procureur général Cavarroc
Heinz BennentHeinz BennentLe major Beumelburg
Michel GalabruMichel GalabruLe président Cournet
Roland BertinRoland BertinGeorges Dayras
Hans RichterHans RichterLe général Otto von Stülpnagel
Julien BertheauJulien BertheauL'avocat général Victor Dupuich
Yves RobertYves RobertÉmile Bastard
Bruno CremerBruno CremerLucien Sampaix
Jacques PerrinJacques PerrinRoger Lafarge
Henri SerreHenri SerrePréfet Ingrand
Julien GuiomarJulien GuiomarLe substitut général Tétaud
Ivo GarraniIvo GarraniL'amiral François Darlan
François MaistreFrançois MaistreMarquis de Brinon
Jacques FrançoisJacques FrançoisMaurice Gabolde
Claudio GoraClaudio GoraFrancis Villette
Jean BouiseJean BouiseRené Linais
Yves MontandYves MontandUn milicien

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