Movie

Is Paris Burning?

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

1966★ 7.2 · 2272h 53mWarDramaHistory

Overview

Near the end of World War II, General Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes clear the Allies are going to invade, or if he's unable to maintain control of the city. After much contemplation, Choltitz ignores orders, enraging the Germans and giving hope to various resistance factions that the city will be liberated. Choltitz, alongside Swedish diplomat Raoul Nordling, helps a leader organise his forces.

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Cast

Alain Delon
as Jacques Chaban-Delmas

Orson Welles
as Konsul Nordling

Kirk Douglas
as General Patton

Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Yvon Morandat

Skip Ward
as Charlie, U.S. soldier

Anthony Perkins
as Sgt. Warren

Leslie Caron
as Françoise Labé

E.G. Marshall
as Intelligence Officer Powell (uncredited)

Robert Stack
as General Sibert

Simone Signoret
as Cafe Owner

Gert Fröbe
as Von Choltitz

Michael Lonsdale
as Debu-Bridel (uncredited)