War Drama History

Is Paris Burning? (1966)

Name: Is Paris Burning?
Genre: War, Drama, History
Released: 1966-10-26
Duration: 173 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron, Jean-Pierre Cassel, George Chakiris

""Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone."

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2h 53m FR Released

Director: René Clément

Overview

Near the end of World War II, Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes clear the Allies are going to invade, or if he cannot maintain control of the city. After much contemplation Choltitz decides to ignore his orders, enraging the Germans and giving hope to various resistance factions that the city will be liberated. Choltitz, along with Swedish diplomat Raoul Nordling, helps a resistance leader organize his forces.