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.

Country:

France,

Germany,

Italy

Genre:

Drama,

History,

Thriller

Duration:

110 minutes

Year:

1975

Director:

Costa-Gavras

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Company:

Janus Film und Fernsehen,

K.G. Productions,

Les Productions Artistes Associés,

Reggane Films,

Goriz Films

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

Crew:
Éric Demarsan

Original Music Composer

Costa-Gavras

Director

Jorge Semprún

Writer

Andréas Winding

Director of Photography

Hélène Nourry

Costume Design