Special Section (1975)

• Drama
• History
• Thriller

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.

Rating

7.1 / 10 (55 votes)

Release date

April 23, 1975

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

French

Director

Costa-Gavras

Status

Released