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Special Section

Special Section (1975)

1h 58m | PG-13

⭐ 7.138 / 10

In occupied France during the WWII, a German officer is murdered. The collaborationist Vichy government decides to pin the murder on six petty criminals. Loyal judges are called in to convict them as quickly as possible.

Director: Costa-Gavras

Studio: Janus Film und Fernsehen

Genre: Drama, History, Thriller

Video: 720p

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Cast

Louis Seigner

Louis Seigner

as Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy

Michael Lonsdale

Michael Lonsdale

as Pierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur

Claude Piéplu

Claude Piéplu

as Bénon - le président de la section spéciale

Pierre Dux

Pierre Dux

as Le procureur général Cavarroc

Heinz Bennent

Heinz Bennent

as Le major Beumelburg

Michel Galabru

Michel Galabru

as Le président Cournet