Special Section

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Louis SeignerLe garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy

Michael LonsdalePierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur

Claude PiépluBénon - le président de la section spéciale

Pierre DuxLe procureur général Cavarroc

Heinz BennentLe major Beumelburg

Michel GalabruLe président Cournet

Roland BertinGeorges Dayras

Hans RichterLe général Otto von Stülpnagel

Julien BertheauL'avocat général Victor Dupuich

Yves RobertÉmile Bastard

Bruno CremerLucien Sampaix

Jacques PerrinRoger Lafarge