Is Paris Burning?

Is Paris Burning?

1966 · 2h 53m

2Noms

Directed 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.

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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