Is Paris Burning?
First aired on Oct 26, 1966
Runtime: 173 mins
70%
Genres: War, Drama, History
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
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
Featured Crew
René Clément | Director
Marcel Grignon | Director of Photography
Maurice Jarre | Original Music Composer
Francis Ford Coppola | Screenplay
Gore Vidal | Screenplay
Larry Collins | Original Story
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