Special Section

Name: Special Section
Director: Costa-Gavras
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Released: 1975-04-23
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Louis Seigner, Michael Lonsdale, Claude Piéplu, Pierre Dux, Heinz Bennent

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1975 · 110 min · Drama · History · Thriller · TMDB 7.1/10

Overview

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

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