Special Section (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1975, Special Section is a thriller, drama, war and mystery film directed by Costa-Gavras, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Special Section stars Louis Seigner as Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy, Michael Lonsdale as Pierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur, Claude Piéplu as Bénon - le président de la section spéciale and Pierre Dux as Le procureur général Cavarroc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Special Section has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Special Section page.
If you liked it. Fans of Special Section tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Special Section (1975)?
- In GB, Special Section is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Special Section worth watching?
- Special Section holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Special Section?
- Special Section stars Louis Seigner, Michael Lonsdale, Claude Piéplu, Pierre Dux and Heinz Bennent.
- When was Special Section released?
- Special Section was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.