Movie

Is Paris Burning?

“"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.”

★ 7.2(226)19662h 53m

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Good to know

Director: René Clément
Release date: 1966-10-26
Runtime: 2h 53m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Is Paris Burning? — trailer

About Is Paris Burning?

Is Paris Burning? is a 1966 movie in the War, Drama and History genres, directed by René Clément, starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer and Leslie Caron. It has a runtime of 2 hours 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 226 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Is Paris Burning? in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Claude Dauphin

Colonel Lebel

Alain Delon

Jacques Chaban-Delmas

Kirk Douglas

General Patton

Pierre Dux

Cerat - Alexandre Parodi

Glenn Ford

Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley

Gert Fröbe

Von Choltitz

Themes & keywords

franceparis, francegermanyresistanceworld war iifrench resistanceblack and whitegerman occupation of franceliberation armymilitaryeiffel tower, parisnazi occupationoccupationoccupied france (1940-44)american soldiers

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Is Paris Burning? in United States?+

Is Paris Burning? is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Is Paris Burning? on Netflix?+

Is Paris Burning? is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Is Paris Burning??+

Is Paris Burning? has a runtime of 2 hours 53 minutes (173 minutes).

Who stars in Is Paris Burning??+

Is Paris Burning? stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron, Jean-Pierre Cassel and George Chakiris.

When did Is Paris Burning? come out?+

Is Paris Burning? is a 1966 movie directed by René Clément.

What genre is Is Paris Burning??+

Is Paris Burning? is War, Drama and History film.

Who directed Is Paris Burning??+

Is Paris Burning? was directed by René Clément.