Is Paris Burning? (1966)
Directed by René Clément · 173 min · War, Drama, History
35.6 TOPICAL score · #3,045 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
Is Paris Burning? (1966, directed by René Clément) has a TOPICAL score of 35.6 - ranked 3,045 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on cast and audience, and lowest on lasting engagement. It won 0 awards from 2 nominations. Critics: 75% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.4/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 7.2/10 (231 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 30 languages.
Why this score
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- Critics75% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.4/10 critics' average
- AudienceTMDB 7.2/10 (231 ratings)
- Awards0 wins, 2 nominations
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 30 languages
- Still read7,355 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo (actor #177), Charles Boyer (actor #620), Leslie Caron (actor #467), Jean-Pierre Cassel (actor #1,097)