How long is Special Section?

Special Section is 1 hr 50 min long.

Who is Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy in Special Section?

Louis Seigner plays Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy in the film.

What is Special Section about?

When a German officer is assassinated in Nazi-occupied France, the Germans demand justice, and the Vichy government is quick to capitulate. Unable to apprehend the actual culprits, Minister of Justice Joseph Barthélémy (Louis Seigner) 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 made up of individuals hand-picked for this purpose.

Special Section

Name: Special Section
Genre: Drama
Duration: 110
Rating: 81

PG 1 hr 50 min

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How long is Special Section?: Special Section is 1 hr 50 min long.

Who directed Special Section?: Costa-Gavras

Who is Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy in Special Section?: Louis Seigner plays Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy in the film.

What is Special Section about?: When a German officer is assassinated in Nazi-occupied France, the Germans demand justice, and the Vichy government is quick to capitulate. Unable to apprehend the actual culprits, Minister of Justice Joseph Barthélémy (Louis Seigner) 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 made up of individuals hand-picked for this purpose.