Is Paris Burning? (1966) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Is Paris Burning? (1966) — Near the end of World War II, Gen.
Is Paris Burning? (1966) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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
- Glenn Ford as Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley
- Gert Fröbe as Von Choltitz
- Daniel Gélin as Yves Bayet
- Georges Géret as Baker
- Hannes Messemer as General Jodl
Why Watch Is Paris Burning??
The Vibe: Is Paris Burning? is a captivating and well-crafted war and drama and history movie from 1966. Directed by René Clément, and starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron Near the end of World War II, Gen.
Fan Reception: Boasting a solid score of 7.2/10, Is Paris Burning? delivers a polished experience that stands out in the crowded War landscape.
Time Investment: At 2h 53m, this is an epic-length movie that rewards patient viewers with a deeply immersive experience.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends war with drama elements, Is Paris Burning? deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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