WAR . 1966 . 2h 53m . 7.2/10

Is Paris Burning?_

Name: Is Paris Burning?
Genre: War, Drama, History
Released: 1966-10-26
Duration: 173 min
Rating: 7.2

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

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.

Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron

7.2/10

Rating

2h 53m

Runtime

1966

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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

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Cast

Jean-Paul Belmondo stars as Yvon Morandat in Is Paris Burning?.

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Year context

Is Paris Burning? was released 60 years ago in 1966.

Overview

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 cann...

Is Paris Burning? is a War, Drama, History film with a runtime of 2h 53m.