Is Paris Burning?
"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.
Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron, Jean-Pierre Cassel, George Chakiris
Writer: Francis Ford Coppola, Gore Vidal, Larry Collins, Dominique LaPierre
Release Date:
October 26, 1966
October 26, 1966
Ratings:
7.2 / 10
7.2 / 10
Director:
René Clément
René Clément
Companies:
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Overview
Near the end of World War II, Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes clear the Allies are going to invade, or if he cannot maintain control of the city. After much contemplation Choltitz decides to ignore his orders, enraging the Germans and giving hope to various resistance factions that the city will be liberated. Choltitz, along with Swedish diplomat Raoul Nordling, helps a resistance leader organize his forces.
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