
Is Paris Burning?
2NomsDirected by René Clément
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.
Awards
Details
- Released
- 26 October 1966
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Director
- René Clément
- Writers
- Gore Vidal, Francis Ford Coppola
- Countries
- France, United States of America
- Languages
- English, French, German
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Marianne Productions, Transcontinental Films, Seven Arts Productions, Rastar Productions
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Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Charles Boyer
Leslie Caron
Jean-Pierre Cassel
George Chakiris
Bruno Cremer
Claude Dauphin
Alain Delon
Kirk Douglas
Pierre Dux

