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1966
  • Drama
  • History
  • War

Is Paris Burning?

"burn paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.
Paris brûle-t-il?
Runtime
2h 53m
Countries
  • FR
  • France
  • US
  • United States
Languages
  • en
  • fr
  • de
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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Cast

Von Choltitz
Konsul Nordling
Lt. Henri Karcher
Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Françoise Labé
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  • Status
    Released
  • Release date
    Oct. 26, 1966
  • Original Language
    French
  • Production Companies
    • Marianne Productions
    • Paramount
    • Transcontinental Films

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