Is Paris Burning?
Paris brûle-t-il?
“"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.”
Synopsis
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.
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Is Paris Burning? (1966) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-15
Top Cast
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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
Daniel Gélin
Yves Bayet
Georges Géret
Baker
Hannes Messemer
General Jodl
Harry Meyen
Lieutenant von Arnim
Yves Montand
Sgt. Marcel Bizien
Anthony Perkins
Sgt. Warren
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
November 10, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Clément
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Ford Coppola, Gore Vidal
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Paris brûle-t-il?
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Marianne Productions, Transcontinental Films, Seven Arts Productions, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Clément
Francis Ford Coppola, Gore Vidal, Larry Collins, Dominique LaPierre
Maurice Jarre
Marcel Grignon, Jean Tournier
Robert Lawrence
Paul Graetz
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Lawrence
Editor
Paul Graetz
Producer
Marcel Grignon
Director of Photography
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Francis Ford Coppola
Screenplay
René Clément
Director
Gore Vidal
Screenplay
Willy Holt
Production Design
Pierre Nourry
Costume Design
Jean Zay
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Is Paris Burning? about?
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.
Who directed Is Paris Burning??
Is Paris Burning? was directed by René Clément.
Who stars in Is Paris Burning??
The principal cast of Is Paris Burning? includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron, Jean-Pierre Cassel, George Chakiris.
When was Is Paris Burning? released and how long is it?
Is Paris Burning? was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Is Paris Burning??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Is Paris Burning? was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Is Paris Burning??
Is Paris Burning? holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).