Is Paris Burning?
“"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About Is Paris Burning?
Is Paris Burning? is a 1966 French-language war, drama and history film directed by René Clément. The cast is led by Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron. It has a runtime of 2h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings.
Is Paris Burning? was produced by Paramount Pictures, Marianne Productions, and Transcontinental Films and made in France and United States of America. It was released on October 26, 1966, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- René Clément
- Writers
- Francis Ford Coppola, Gore Vidal
- Release date
- October 26, 1966
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Marianne Productions, Transcontinental Films
Is Paris Burning? cast & crew
Is Paris Burning? was directed by René Clément and written by Francis Ford Coppola and Gore Vidal.
The cast features Jean-Paul Belmondo as Yvon Morandat, Charles Boyer as Doctor Monod, Leslie Caron as Françoise Labé, Jean-Pierre Cassel as Lt. Henri Karcher, George Chakiris as GI in Tank, and Bruno Cremer as Colonel Rol Tanguy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre, cinematography is by Marcel Grignon, and it was produced by Paul Graetz.
Is Is Paris Burning? worth watching?
Is Paris Burning? holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 226 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.
At 2h 53m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy war, drama, and history, Is Paris Burning? is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Is Paris Burning?
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
Is Paris Burning? — FAQs
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▸What language is Is Paris Burning? in?
Is Paris Burning? is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Is Paris Burning??
Is Paris Burning? runs 2 hours 53 minutes (173 minutes).
▸What is Is Paris Burning? rated?
Is Paris Burning? is rated PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 226 ratings.
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