Released:
1966-10-26

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 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.

Director:
René Clément

Runtime:
2h 53min

Genre:
War, Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Jean-Paul Belmondo
  as
  Yvon Morandat
• 
  Charles Boyer
  as
  Doctor Monod
• 
  Leslie Caron
  as
  Françoise Labé
• 
  Jean-Pierre Cassel
  as
  Lt. Henri Karcher
• 
  George Chakiris
  as
  GI in Tank