Special Section (1975) is a drama, history, thriller directed by Costa-Gavras rated 7.1/10.
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.
Released: 1975-04-23
Duration: 1h 50m
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Country: France, Germany
Director: Costa-Gavras
Writer: Jorge Semprún, Costa-Gavras
Cast: Louis Seigner, Michael Lonsdale, Claude Piéplu, Pierre Dux
Production: Janus Film und Fernsehen, KG Productions
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
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