Is Paris Burning?
Film - 1966
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Is Paris Burning? it's a movie with Gert Fröbe, Orson Welles, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Alain Delon, Leslie Caron Full cast. Directed by René Clément. Original title Paris brûle-t-il? Genres War, Drama, History.
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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.