Is Paris Burning? (1966)
Starring Gert Fröbe, Orson Welles, Jean-Pierre Cassel
Directed by René Clément
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.
Runtime: 175 min.
Rating: 7.2
DVD
Languages: Deutsch,English,French
Countries: France,United States of America
Genres: Drama,History,War
Keywords: paris, france,france,resistance,world war ii,okkupation
Cast
Von Choltitz
Konsul Nordling
Lt. Henri Karcher
Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Françoise Labé
Yvon Morandat
Claire Morandat
Colonel Rol Tanguy
General Patton
General Leclerc
Docteur Monod
Colonel Lebel
Edgar Pisani
General Sibert
Capitaine Ebernach
Sgt. Marcel Bizien
Cafe Owner
Sgt. Warren
Lieutenant von Arnim
Maj. Roger Gallois
GI in Tank
Capitaine Serge
Yves Bayet
General Jodl
Cerat - Alexandre Parodi
Charlie, un soldat U.S.
Commandant prison de Fresnes
Joliot-Curie
Agent de liaison F.F.I.
Prisonnier allemand
Intern with Monod
A young resister
Intelligence Officer Powell
Col. Fabien
Landrieux
Member of Resistance council
Adolf Hitler
General Bradley
SS Commandant Pantin
Jacques Debu-Bridel
American soldier (uncredited)