Is Paris Burning? (1966)
"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Paris brûle-t-il? |
|---|---|
| Release date | Nov 10, 1966 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | world war ii, military, paris, france, resistance, france, black and white, germany, german occupation of france, eiffel tower, paris, nazi occupation, french resistance, liberation army |
FAQ
What is Is Paris Burning? about?
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.
When was Is Paris Burning? released?
Is Paris Burning? was released on Nov 10, 1966 (status: Released).
Who directed Is Paris Burning??
René Clément directed Is Paris Burning?.
What is the TMDB rating of Is Paris Burning??
Is Paris Burning? has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 230 votes.