Is Paris Burning?
1966Original title: Paris brûle-t-il?
“"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.”
2h 53mWarDramaHistory
3.6
230 ratingsSynopsis
Near the end of World War II, General Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes clear the Allies are going to invade, or if he's unable to maintain control of the city. After much contemplation, Choltitz ignores orders, enraging the Germans and giving hope to various resistance factions that the city will be liberated. Choltitz, alongside Swedish diplomat Raoul Nordling, helps a leader organise his forces.
- Director
- René Clément
- Languages
- English, French, German
- Cast
- Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron, Jean-Pierre Cassel, George Chakiris, Bruno Cremer, Claude Dauphin, Alain Delon, Kirk Douglas, Pierre Dux