Is Paris Burning? (1966)
Original title: Paris brûle-t-il?
Is Paris Burning? is a 1966 French-language war movie directed by René Clément, with a running time of 2h 53m. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer and Leslie Caron.
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.
Quick answers
What is Is Paris Burning? about?
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.
When was Is Paris Burning? released?
Is Paris Burning? was released on 26 October 1966.
How long is Is Paris Burning??
Is Paris Burning? runs 2h 53m.
Who made Is Paris Burning??
Is Paris Burning? was directed by René Clément.
Cast
- Jean-Paul Belmondo as Yvon Morandat
- Charles Boyer as Doctor Monod
- Leslie Caron as Françoise Labé
- Jean-Pierre Cassel as Lt. Henri Karcher
- George Chakiris as GI in Tank
- Bruno Cremer as Colonel Rol Tanguy
- Claude Dauphin as Colonel Lebel
- Alain Delon as Jacques Chaban-Delmas
- Kirk Douglas as General Patton
- Pierre Dux as Cerat - Alexandre Parodi
- Glenn Ford as Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley
- Gert Fröbe as Von Choltitz