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Is Paris Burning?
“"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.”
7.2 / 10• 1966• 2h 53m•PG• French
WarDramaHistory
Storyline
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 & Crew
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Yvon Morandat
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. René Clément's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Is Paris Burning? is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
