Special Section(1975)
Section spéciale
Special Section 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.
Special Section (1975) is a drama, history and thriller film directed by Costa-Gavras, released on April 23, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Louis Seigner, Michael Lonsdale, Claude Piéplu and Pierre Dux. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Costa-Gavras
- Writers:
- Jorge Semprún, Costa-Gavras, Hervé Villeré
- Producers:
- Costa-Gavras, Giorgio Silvagni, Michèle Ray-Gavras
- Cinematographer:
- Andréas Winding
- Composer:
- Éric Demarsan
- Production:
- Janus Film und Fernsehen, KG Productions, Les Productions Artistes Associés, Reggane Films, Goriz Films
- Status:
- Released
Special Section Cast & Crew
Main cast
Louis Seigner
as Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy
Michael Lonsdale
as Pierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur
Claude Piéplu
as Bénon - le président de la section spéciale
Pierre Dux
as Le procureur général Cavarroc
Heinz Bennent
as Le major Beumelburg
Michel Galabru
as Le président Cournet
Roland Bertin
as Georges Dayras
Hans Richter
as Le général Otto von Stülpnagel
Julien Bertheau
as L'avocat général Victor Dupuich
Yves Robert
as Émile Bastard
Bruno Cremer
as Lucien Sampaix
Jacques Perrin
as Roger Lafarge
Key crew
Directed by Costa-Gavras, written by Jorge Semprún, Costa-Gavras and Hervé Villeré, produced by Costa-Gavras, Giorgio Silvagni and Michèle Ray-Gavras.
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Special Section Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 55 ratings.
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Special Section – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Special Section online?
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Special Section (1975) is available to stream on Filmin and Acontra Plus, and to rent or buy from Acontra Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Special Section?
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The main cast of Special Section (1975) includes Louis Seigner, Michael Lonsdale, Claude Piéplu, Pierre Dux and Heinz Bennent. The film was directed by Costa-Gavras. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Special Section released?
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Special Section was released on April 23, 1975 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Special Section worth watching?
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Special Section (1975) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.