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Special Section

19751h 50mCosta-Gavras
IMDb 7.6

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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.

DramaHistoryThriller
Based On Novel Or BookPoliticsWorld War IiJudgmentCourtroomNazism

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What is Special Section (1975) about?

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…

Who stars in Special Section?

Special Section stars 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). The film was directed by Costa-Gavras.

How long is Special Section?

Special Section has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1975.

Is Special Section worth watching?

Special Section holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Drama, History, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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