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.
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- Louis Seigneras Joseph Barthélemy - le garde des Sceaux
- Roland Bertinas Georges Dayras, le secrétaire général du ministère de la Justice
- Michael Lonsdaleas Pierre Pucheu, le ministre de l'Intérieur
- Ivo Garranias L'amiral François Darlan, vice-président du Conseil
- Francois Maistreas Marquis Fernand de Brinon, - le délégué général de Vichy
- Jacques Spiesseras Pierre Georges, dit Frédo
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Edited by Francoise BonnotShot by Andreas WindingScored by Eric Demarsan
Also known as
- Sondertribunalde
- Sondertribunal – Jeder kämpft für sich alleinde
- Sección especiales
- L'affare della Sezione Specialeit
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18 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Louis Seigner
as Joseph Barthélemy - le garde des Sceaux
Roland Bertin
as Georges Dayras, le secrétaire général du ministère de la Justice
Michael Lonsdale
as Pierre Pucheu, le ministre de l'Intérieur
Ivo Garrani
as L'amiral François Darlan, vice-président du Conseil
Francois Maistre
as Marquis Fernand de Brinon, - le délégué général de Vichy
Jacques Spiesser
as Pierre Georges, dit Frédo
Henri Serre
as Le préfet Ingrand, délégué du ministère de l'Intérieur en zone occupée
Heinz Bennent
as Le major Beumelburg
Hans Richter
as Le général Otto von Stülpnagel, le gouverneur militaire de Paris
Pierre Dux
as Raoul Cavarroc, le procureur général
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