Is Paris Burning?
""Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone."
Originally released in 1966. Is Paris Burning? is a war/drama film. directed by René Clément. With a runtime of 2h 53m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, and Leslie Caron
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 53m
173 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (218 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
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
Bruno Cremer
as Colonel Rol Tanguy
Claude Dauphin
as Colonel Lebel
Alain Delon
as Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Kirk Douglas
as General Patton
Pierre Dux
as Cerat - Alexandre Parodi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Marianne Productions
- Transcontinental Films
- Seven Arts Productions
- Rastar Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Is Paris Burning? about?
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 m...
Who directed Is Paris Burning??
Is Paris Burning? was directed by René Clément.
How long is Is Paris Burning??
Is Paris Burning? has a runtime of 2 hours and 53 minutes (173 minutes total).
When was Is Paris Burning? released?
Is Paris Burning? was released on October 26, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Is Paris Burning??
The main cast of Is Paris Burning? includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron, Jean-Pierre Cassel, George Chakiris.
Is Is Paris Burning? worth watching?
Is Paris Burning? has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 218 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.