CinemaOSMovie · 1975 · 1h 50m

Special Section

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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 byCosta-Gavras

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
FR
Released
April 23, 1975
Studios
KG ProductionsJanus Film und FernsehenLes Productions Artistes Associés

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Louis Seigner

Louis Seigner

Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy

Michael Lonsdale

Michael Lonsdale

Pierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur

Claude Piéplu

Claude Piéplu

Bénon - le président de la section spéciale

Pierre Dux

Pierre Dux

Le procureur général Cavarroc

Heinz Bennent

Heinz Bennent

Le major Beumelburg

Michel Galabru

Michel Galabru

Le président Cournet

Roland Bertin

Roland Bertin

Georges Dayras

Hans Richter

Hans Richter

Le général Otto von Stülpnagel

Julien Bertheau

Julien Bertheau

L'avocat général Victor Dupuich

Yves Robert

Yves Robert

Émile Bastard

Creative team
Directed by
Costa-Gavras
Costa-Gavras
Written by
Jorge Semprún
Jorge Semprún
Costa-Gavras
Costa-Gavras
Produced by
Jacques Perrin
Jacques Perrin
Giorgio Silvagni

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