Film · Drama, Thriller, History
Special Section (1975)
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.
- Director
- Costa-Gavras
- Writers
- Jorge Semprún, Hervé Villeré, Costa-Gavras
- Country
- Germany, Italy, France
- Language
- French
- Release date
- April 23, 1975
- Original title
- Section spéciale
Cast
Louis SeignerLe garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy
Michael LonsdalePierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur
Claude PiépluBénon - le président de la section spéciale
Pierre DuxLe procureur général Cavarroc
Heinz BennentLe major Beumelburg
Michel GalabruLe président Cournet
Roland BertinGeorges Dayras
Hans RichterLe général Otto von Stülpnagel
Julien BertheauL'avocat général Victor Dupuich
Yves RobertÉmile Bastard
Bruno CremerLucien Sampaix
Jacques PerrinRoger Lafarge
Henri SerrePréfet Ingrand
Julien GuiomarLe substitut général Tétaud
Ivo GarraniL'amiral François Darlan
François MaistreMarquis de Brinon
Jacques FrançoisMaurice Gabolde
Claudio GoraFrancis Villette
Jean BouiseRené Linais
Yves MontandUn milicien
