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Special Section

7.119751h 50mMovieDramaHistoryThriller

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…

DirectorCosta-Gavras
WritersJorge Semprún·Costa-Gavras
ProducersMichèle Ray-Gavras·Costa-Gavras

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 5 other countries

Special Section isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in France, Guernsey, Russia, Spain and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Costa-Gavras

LSLouis Seigner
Louis Seigner
Le garde des Sceaux Joseph Barthélémy
MLMichael Lonsdale
Michael Lonsdale
Pierre Pucheu - le ministre de l'intérieur
CPClaude Piéplu
Claude Piéplu
Bénon - le président de la section spéciale
PDPierre Dux
Pierre Dux
Le procureur général Cavarroc
HBHeinz Bennent
Heinz Bennent
Le major Beumelburg
MGMichel Galabru
Michel Galabru
Le président Cournet
RBRoland Bertin
Roland Bertin
Georges Dayras
HRHans Richter
Hans Richter
Le général Otto von Stülpnagel
JBJulien Bertheau
Julien Bertheau
L'avocat général Victor Dupuich
YRYves Robert
Yves Robert
Émile Bastard
BCBruno Cremer
Bruno Cremer
Lucien Sampaix
JPJacques Perrin
Jacques Perrin
Roger Lafarge

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No, Special Section is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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