Is Paris Burning? (1966)
7.2
/10 By 208 Votes
Overview : 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.
Release Date : October 26, 1966
Runtime : 173m
Companies : Paramount Pictures, Marianne Productions, Transcontinental Films, Seven Arts Productions, Rastar Productions
Countries : France, United States of America
Keywords : france, paris, france, resistance, world war ii, okkupation
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