Is Paris Burning?

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

7.21966WarDramaHistory

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.

Original titleParis brûle-t-il?

Release1966-10-26

Runtime173 min

StatusReleased

CountriesFrance, United States of America

Original languageFR

SpokenEnglish, French, German

DirectorRené Clément

WritersFrancis Ford Coppola, Gore Vidal, Larry Collins, Dominique LaPierre

ProductionParamount Pictures, Marianne Productions, Transcontinental Films, Seven Arts Productions, Rastar Productions

Votes231

Popularity5