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Overview
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 Seigner
Louis Seigner
Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy
Louis Seigner
Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy


Michael Lonsdale
Michael Lonsdale
Pierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur
Michael Lonsdale
Pierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur


Claude Piéplu
Claude Piéplu
Bénon - le président de la section spéciale
Claude Piéplu
Bénon - le président de la section spéciale


Pierre Dux
Pierre Dux
Le procureur général Cavarroc
Pierre Dux
Le procureur général Cavarroc


Heinz Bennent
Heinz Bennent
Le major Beumelburg
Heinz Bennent
Le major Beumelburg


Michel Galabru
Michel Galabru
Le président Cournet
Michel Galabru
Le président Cournet


Roland Bertin
Roland Bertin
Georges Dayras
Roland Bertin
Georges Dayras


Hans Richter
Hans Richter
Le général Otto von Stülpnagel
Hans Richter
Le général Otto von Stülpnagel


Julien Bertheau
Julien Bertheau
L'avocat général Victor Dupuich
Julien Bertheau
L'avocat général Victor Dupuich


Yves Robert
Yves Robert
Émile Bastard
Yves Robert
Émile Bastard
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