Special Section (1975)
Section spéciale
Overview
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.
Where to watch Special Section
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur +2 | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur +2 |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus | Acontra Plus | — |
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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. Special Section is a Drama, History, Thriller movie, released on 1975-04-23, runtime 110 minutes.
Is Special Section worth watching?
TMDB users rate Special Section 7.1 out of 10 from 55 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Special Section?
In the United Kingdom, Special Section streams on Amazon Prime Video. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Costa-Gavras
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
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Sources
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