United States / Dec 07, 1975 / New York City, New York
1h 50min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Hans Richter | Le général Otto von Stülpnagel |
| Julien Bertheau | L'avocat général Victor Dupuich |
| Yves Robert | Émile Bastard |
| Bruno Cremer | Lucien Sampaix |
| Jacques Perrin | Roger Lafarge |
| Henri Serre | Préfet Ingrand |
| Julien Guiomar | Le substitut général Tétaud |
| Ivo Garrani | L'amiral François Darlan |
| François Maistre | Marquis de Brinon |
| Jacques François | Maurice Gabolde |
| Claudio Gora | Francis Villette |
| Jean Bouise | René Linais |
| Yves Montand | Un milicien |
| Jacques Mathou | Un milicien |
Genres
DramaHistoryThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Section spéciale |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | English, Français, Deutsch |
| Production countries | France, Germany, Italy |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Janus Film und Fernsehen, K.G. Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, Reggane Films, Goriz Films |
| Release date | 23 aprile 1975 |
| Executive producer | Gérard Crosnier |
| Production | Costa-Gavras, Giorgio Silvagni, Michèle Ray-Gavras, Claude Heymann, Jacques Perrin |
| Writer | Jorge Semprún, Costa-Gavras, Hervé Villeré |
| Editing | Françoise Bonnot |
| Cinematography | Andréas Winding |
| Assistant directors | Costa-Gavras |
| Camera operators | Andréas Winding |
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| Additional photography | Andréas Winding |
| Production design | Max Douy |
| Art direction | Max Douy |
| Set decoration | Max Douy |
| Music | Éric Demarsan |
| Sound | Éric Demarsan |
| Costume design | Hélène Nourry |
| Makeup | Hélène Nourry |
| Hairstyling | Hélène Nourry |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
France / Apr 23, 1975 / U
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