Is Paris Burning? (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1966, Is Paris Burning? is a drama, war and history film directed by René Clément, running about 173 minutes. “"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Is Paris Burning? stars Orson Welles as Konsul Nordling, Jean-Pierre Cassel as Lt. Henri Karcher, Alain Delon as Jacques Chaban-Delmas and Leslie Caron as Françoise Labé, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Is Paris Burning? has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Is Paris Burning? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Is Paris Burning? tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Is Paris Burning? (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Is Paris Burning? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Is Paris Burning? worth watching?
- Is Paris Burning? holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Is Paris Burning??
- Is Paris Burning? stars Orson Welles, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Alain Delon, Leslie Caron and Jean-Paul Belmondo.
- When was Is Paris Burning? released?
- Is Paris Burning? was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 173 minutes.