Film
Is Paris Burning?
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.
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.
Cast
- Jean-Paul BelmondoYvon Morandat
- Charles BoyerDoctor Monod
- Leslie CaronFrançoise Labé
- Jean-Pierre CasselLt. Henri Karcher
- George ChakirisGI in Tank
- Bruno CremerColonel Rol Tanguy
- Claude DauphinColonel Lebel
- Alain DelonJacques Chaban-Delmas
