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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.
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Is Paris Burning?
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Quick facts
Year
1966
Runtime
2h 53m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.2/10
Votes
226
Genre
War, Drama, History
Director
Language
FR
Cast
france
paris, france
germany
resistance
world war ii
french resistance
black and white
german occupation of france
liberation army
military
eiffel tower, paris
nazi occupation
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Questions about Is Paris Burning?
How long is Is Paris Burning??
Is Paris Burning? has a runtime of 2h 53m (2 hours and 53 minutes).
Who directed Is Paris Burning??
Is Paris Burning? was directed by René Clément and released in 1966.
What genre is Is Paris Burning??
Is Paris Burning? is a War, Drama, History film (1966).
Who stars in Is Paris Burning??
The cast of Is Paris Burning? includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron, Jean-Pierre Cassel, George Chakiris.
What is the TMDB rating for Is Paris Burning??
Is Paris Burning? has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 226 votes.
