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Is Paris Burning?

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

1966-10-26
7.2
fr 173m
WarDramaHistory
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.

Producer

Paul Graetz

Editor

Robert Lawrence

Screenplay

Gore Vidal

Director of Photography

Marcel Grignon

Original Music Composer

Maurice Jarre

Original Story

Dominique LaPierre

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Status

Released

Countries

  • France
  • United States of America

Companies

  • Paramount Pictures
  • Marianne Productions
  • Transcontinental Films
  • Seven Arts Productions

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