Is Paris Burning?
"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.
War
Drama
History
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1966-10-26
Runtime:
2h 53m
Director:
René Clément
Writer:
Francis Ford Coppola, Gore Vidal
Top Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Yvon Morandat
Charles Boyer
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Leslie Caron
Françoise Labé
Jean-Pierre Cassel
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Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Kirk Douglas
General Patton
Pierre Dux
Cerat - Alexandre Parodi
Glenn Ford
Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley
Gert Fröbe
Von Choltitz
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