Special Section

1975 · 118 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 1,715 VOTES · DIR. Costa-Gavras

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,441 lines

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00:00:10 "SPECIAL COURT"
00:06:56 Civil justice concerns the Minister of the Interior, not you.
00:10:22 Let's march, let's march!
00:15:06 the partisans get up.
00:24:42 Third scenario: a communists' attack.
00:28:42 They are guilty of terrorist acts.
00:33:20 COUNCIL PRESIDENCY
00:37:24 After the attack
00:41:37 You are right.
00:45:10 The Minister is waiting for you.
00:49:17 French communists are stupid.
00:53:24 Can I count on you?
00:57:19 Good morning, Madame.
01:01:37 Here are the Jews.
01:06:41 Trzebrucki.
01:11:47 I propose an in camera trial.
01:16:41 according to Daladier law
01:20:43 You call an illegal settlement, legalization?
01:24:49 They have decided in advance a total of six.
01:29:05 The defense.
01:33:31 You have been arrested and convicted... six times.
01:37:48 Don't waste your talent.
01:42:41 Article 7: The decisions of the Special Court
224:03:06 of the Criminal Procedure

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,441
Dialogue density12.2 lines / min
First line00:00:10
Final line224:03:06

Production Record

DirectorCosta-Gavras
LanguageFrench
IMDb votes1,715