Overview
Plot
Near the end of World War II, General Dietrich von Choltitz is ordered to burn Paris if the Allies invade or he loses control. He defies the order, giving hope to resistance factions that the city will be liberated.
- Directors
- René Clément
- Cast
- Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron, Jean-Pierre Cassel, George Chakiris, Bruno Cremer, Claude Dauphin, Alain Delon, Kirk Douglas, Pierre Dux, Glenn Ford, Gert Fröbe, Daniel Gélin, Georges Géret, Hannes Messemer, Harry Meyen, Yves Montand, Anthony Perkins, Michel Piccoli, Wolfgang Preiss
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Genre
- War, Drama, History
- Release date
- 1966-10-26
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Marianne Productions, Transcontinental Films, Seven Arts Productions, Rastar Productions
Plot
Warning: spoilers
Is Paris Burning? Plot and Cast
As World War II nears its end, General Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to destroy Paris if the Allies invade or if he cannot maintain control. After much contemplation, he ignores the command, enraging the Germans and giving hope to various resistance factions that the city will be liberated. Alongside Swedish diplomat Raoul Nordling, Choltitz helps a leader organize his forces.
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