Synopsis
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.
Awards
Details
- Released
- 23 April 1975
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Director
- Costa-Gavras
- Writers
- Jorge Semprún, Costa-Gavras
- Countries
- France, Germany, Italy
- Languages
- English, German, French
- Production
- Janus Film und Fernsehen, KG Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, Reggane Films, Goriz Films
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Cast
Louis Seigner
Michael Lonsdale
Claude Piéplu
Pierre Dux
Heinz Bennent
Michel Galabru
Roland Bertin
Hans Richter
Julien Bertheau
Yves Robert