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Is Paris Burning? (1966)

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

  • Oct 26, 1966
  • 2h 53m
  • PG

7.2/10

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232 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Is Paris Burning? is a 1966 war and drama film directed by René Clément. Its leading cast includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer and Leslie Caron. It runs for 2 hours 53 minutes. Its original language is French.

Synopsis

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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Time needed
2 hours 53 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
French (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
7.2/10 from 232 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Jean-Paul Belmondo Yvon Morandat
  • Charles Boyer Doctor Monod
  • Leslie Caron Françoise Labé
  • Jean-Pierre Cassel Lt. Henri Karcher
  • George Chakiris GI in Tank
  • Bruno Cremer Colonel Rol Tanguy
  • Claude Dauphin Colonel Lebel
  • Alain Delon Jacques Chaban-Delmas
  • Kirk Douglas General Patton
  • Pierre Dux Cerat - Alexandre Parodi
  • Glenn Ford Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley
  • Gert Fröbe Von Choltitz
  • Daniel Gélin Yves Bayet
  • Georges Géret Baker
  • Hannes Messemer General Jodl
  • Harry Meyen Lieutenant von Arnim
  • Yves Montand Sgt. Marcel Bizien
  • Anthony Perkins Sgt. Warren

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