Film
Is Paris Burning?
1966· PG· 2h 53m· Drama· History· War
“"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.
1966-10-26
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorRené Clément
ScreenplayFrancis Ford Coppola
ProducerPaul Graetz
Director of PhotographyMarcel Grignon
Original Music ComposerMaurice Jarre
EditorRobert Lawrence
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 37 crew)
Details
Released1966-10-26
Runtime2h 53m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosParamount Pictures · Marianne Productions · Transcontinental Films
LanguagesEnglish · French · German
CountriesFrance · United States of America
Rating7.2/10 · 227 votes
Original languagefr
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