Is Paris Burning?
“"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.”
1966•PG•2h 53m•7.2•Released
WarDramaHistory
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
Writer
Francis Ford Coppola, Gore Vidal
Languages
English, French, German
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Yvon Morandat
Charles Boyer
Doctor Monod
Leslie Caron
Françoise Labé
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Lt. Henri Karcher
George Chakiris
GI in Tank
Bruno Cremer
Colonel Rol Tanguy
Claude Dauphin
Colonel Lebel
Alain Delon
Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Kirk Douglas
General Patton
Pierre Dux
Cerat - Alexandre Parodi
Glenn Ford
Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley
Gert Fröbe
Von Choltitz
Daniel Gélin
Yves Bayet
Georges Géret
Baker
Hannes Messemer
General Jodl
Production
Company
Paramount Pictures
Company
Marianne Productions
Company
Transcontinental Films
Company
Seven Arts Productions
Company
Rastar Productions
Producer
Paul Graetz
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