Is Paris Burning?
"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.
1966-10-26
France, United States of America
173 minutes.
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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.
Year 1966
Studio Paramount Pictures, Marianne Productions, Transcontinental Films, Seven Arts Productions, Rastar Productions
Director René Clément
Crew René Clément (Director), Marcel Grignon (Director of Photography), Maurice Jarre (Original Music Composer), Francis Ford Coppola (Screenplay), Gore Vidal (Screenplay), Larry Collins (Original Story)
Popularity 2
Language Deutsch, Français, English
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