Special Section(1975)
In occupied France during the WWII, a German officer is murdered. The collaborationist Vichy government decides to pin the murder on six petty criminals. Loyal judges are called in to convict them as quickly as possible.
Movie: Special Section
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Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy
Pierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur
Bénon - le président de la section spéciale
Le procureur général Cavarroc
Le major Beumelburg
Le président Cournet
Georges Dayras
Le général Otto von Stülpnagel
L'avocat général Victor Dupuich
Émile Bastard
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In occupied France during the WWII, a German officer is murdered. The collaborationist Vichy government decides to pin the murder on six petty criminals. Loyal judges are called in to convict them as quickly as possible.
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1975-04-23
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