Movie
Is Paris Burning? (1966)
"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.
War · Drama · History
Story
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.
Director: René Clément Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron, Jean-Pierre Cassel
Is Paris Burning? 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