Is Paris Burning?

Is Paris Burning? is a movie directed by René Clément. Released in 1966, it is an adaption of the book of the same name written by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre.
== Characters ==
* Dietrich von Choltitz - Gert Fröbe
* Raoul Nordling - Orson Welles
== Summary ==
“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.
Category:René Clément
Category:1966
Category:Historical fiction
Category:World War II