Is Paris Burning? poster

Is Paris Burning?

Paris brûle-t-il?

19662h 53mWar · Drama · History
directed by René Clément

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

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Synopsis

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.

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