"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.
Original title
Paris brûle-t-il?
Released
10/26/1966
Origin country
FR
Genre
Drama, History, War
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Seven Arts Productions, Rastar Productions, Marianne Productions, Transcontinental Films
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Runtime
2hr 53min
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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