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Is Paris Burning?

"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.

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.

2h 53m1966PGTMDb 7.2

French

Crew and Cast

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.

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Info

Original title
Paris brûle-t-il?
Status
Released
Released
26 October 1966
Runtime
2h 53m
Rating
PG
TMDB score
7.2 / 10 (231 votes)

Production

Studios
Paramount Pictures, Marianne Productions, Transcontinental Films
Countries
France, United States of America

Languages

Original
French
Spoken
English, French, German