Special Section
1975, French. Directed by Costa-Gavras.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Costa-GavrasDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 23 April 1975
- Original title
- Section spéciale
- Country
- France, Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Jorge Semprún, Costa-Gavras
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Special Section: quick answers
Is Special Section worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Special Section?
Special Section runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Special Section have a post-credits scene?
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What movies are like Special Section?
If you liked Special Section, try Mr. Klein, Judgment at Nuremberg, The Old Gun.
Who directed Special Section?
Special Section (1975) was directed by Costa-Gavras and stars Louis Seigner, Michael Lonsdale, Claude Piéplu.