Special Section(1975)
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.
Directed by Costa-Gavras
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Cast
Louis Seigner
Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy
Michael Lonsdale
Pierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur
Claude Piéplu
Bénon - le président de la section spéciale
Pierre Dux
Le procureur général Cavarroc
Heinz Bennent
Le major Beumelburg
Michel Galabru
Le président Cournet
Roland Bertin
Georges Dayras
Hans Richter
Le général Otto von Stülpnagel
Julien Bertheau
L'avocat général Victor Dupuich
Yves Robert
Émile Bastard
Bruno Cremer
Lucien Sampaix
Jacques Perrin
Roger Lafarge
Henri Serre
Préfet Ingrand
Julien Guiomar
Le substitut général Tétaud
Ivo Garrani
L'amiral François Darlan
François Maistre
Marquis de Brinon
Jacques François
Maurice Gabolde
Claudio Gora
Francis Villette
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Special Section was released in 1975.
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Special Section runs for 110 minutes (1 hour and 50 minutes).
Who directed Special Section?+
Special Section was directed by Costa-Gavras.
Who stars in Special Section?+
Special Section stars Louis Seigner, Michael Lonsdale, Claude Piéplu, Pierre Dux and Heinz Bennent.
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Special Section holds a 7.1/10 rating from 55 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, history and thriller.
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