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
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: April 23, 1975
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
- Michel Galabru - Le président Cournet
- Roland Bertin - Georges Dayras
- Hans Richter - Le général Otto von Stülpnagel
- Julien Bertheau - L'avocat général Victor Dupuich
- Yves Robert - Émile Bastard
Screenplay
Music: Éric Demarsan
Cinematography: Andréas Winding
Editing: Françoise Bonnot
Production: Janus Film und Fernsehen, K.G. Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, Reggane Films, Goriz Films
Country: France, Germany, Italy
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Original Language: fr
Themes
Political Instability and Chaos, Nationalist Fervor and the Danger of Extremism, Power and Political Games, Courtroom Drama, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth
Keywords
based on novel or book, politics, world war ii, judgment, courtroom, nazism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Special Section 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 Section, a court comprised of individuals handpicked for this exact purpose.
- Who directed Special Section?
- Special Section was directed by Costa-Gavras.
- Who stars in Special Section?
- Special Section stars Louis Seigner, Michael Lonsdale, Claude Piéplu, Pierre Dux, Heinz Bennent, Michel Galabru.
- How long is Special Section?
- Special Section has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Special Section?
- Special Section is a Drama, History, Thriller film.
- Where was Special Section produced?
- Special Section was produced in France, Germany, Italy.
- What are the themes of Special Section?
- The themes of Special Section include: Political Instability and Chaos, Nationalist Fervor and the Danger of Extremism, Power and Political Games, Courtroom Drama, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth.