Is Paris Burning?

Is Paris Burning? (French title Paris brûle-t-il?) is a 1966 French World War II epic that focuses on the events surrounding the liberation of Paris in August 1944. The movie was directed by René Clément and featured an all-star cast of both French and American actors who appear in the roles of historical figures involved in the event.
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= Handguns =
== Luger P08 ==
Luger P08 pistols are widely used by German officers and French Resistance fighters.
== Mle 1892 Revolver ==
In one scene a Resistance fighter is seen with a Mle 1892 Revolver.
== Mauser HSc ==
A Mauser HSc pistol is a personal firearm of Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz (Gert Fröbe). Several of von Choltitz's adjutants also carry HSc pistols.
== M1911A1 ==
M1911A1 pistols are carried by nearly all US Army and Free French Forces officers and generals. Gen. George Patton (Kirk Douglas), Gen. Omar Bradley (Glenn Ford), Gen. Edwin Sibert (Robert Stack) carry M1911A1s in holsters. The pistols are seen in action in hands of junior officers and NCOs.
== FN Model 1910/22 ==
Some French Resistance fighters are seen with FN Model 1910/22 pistols.
== Unique Model 17 ==
Some French Resistance fighters are seen with Unique Model 17 pistols.
== Unidentified pistol ==
In one scene a pistol is seen in hands of a Resistance fighter. It resembles an FN Model 1903 thought it's hard to say for sure.
= Submachine Guns =
== MP40 ==
MP40 SMGs are widely used by German soldiers. Some Resistance fighters use captured MP40s.
== Sten Mk II ==
Many French Resistance fighters are armed with Sten Mk II SMGs.
== M3 "Grease Gun" ==
In one scene a Resistance fighter is seen with an M3 "Grease Gun".
== M1A1 Thompson ==
Many Free French Forces soldiers carry M1A1 Thompson SMGs.
= Rifles =
== Mauser Karabiner 98k ==
German soldiers carry Karabiner 98k rifles.
== Mauser Gewehr 1898M ==
German soldiers also carry Mauser Gewehr 1898 rifles.
== Mauser vz. 16/33 Rifles ==
German soldiers also carry Mauser carbines that appear to be Czech vz. 16/33 (German index Gewehr 33/40 (t)). 
== Unidentified Mauser Rifles ==
== MAS-36 ==
Many French Resistance fighters are armed with MAS-36 rifles.
 
== Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* ==
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles are also seen in hands of Resistance fighters.
== Vetterli Model 1869/70 ==
In one scene a French veteran (Roland Armontel) fires an antique Vetterli Model 1869/70 rifle.
== M1 Garand ==
M1 Garand rifles are widely used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers. They are also seen in hands of Resistance fighters.
== M1 Carbine ==
M1 Carbines are used by US Army and Free French Forces soldiers and officers.
= Machine Guns =
== Chatellerault M1924/29 ==
Chatellerault M1924/29 light machine guns are used by Resistance fighters.
thumb|none|400px|Chatellerault M1924/29 - 7.5x54mm
== Browning Automatic Rifle ==
Free French Forces soldiers use Browning Automatic Rifles during the battle of Paris streets.
== MG42 ==
MG42 machine guns are used by German soldiers. MG42s are also mounted on M24 Chaffee light tanks that are disguised as German tanks.
== Browning M1919A4 ==
Browning M1919A4 machine guns are used on both tripods and vehicle mounts.
== Browning M1919A4E1 ==
Browning M1919A4E1 machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and M24 Chaffee light tanks that appear as German tanks.
== Browning M2HB ==
Browning M2HB heavy machine guns are mounted on M4 Sherman tanks and other armoured vehicles.
== Hotchkiss M1914 ==
A Hotchkiss M1914 is seen in one scene.
== Maxim MG08 ==
A Maxim MG08 is seen on German positions in one scene.
== Unidentitifed AA Automatic Gun ==
An automatic anti-aircraft gun is seen mounted atop of a German train. Only a thin barrel can be seen. It can be a 2cm FlaK 38 or some other small caliber AAA, like Oerlikon 20mm Cannon.
== Bofors 40mm ==
A Bofors 40mm AA gun is seen guarding the Free French Forces airfield in one scene.
= Other Weapons =
== M9 "Bazooka" ==
An M9 "Bazooka" rocket launcher is used by US Army soldiers Sgt. Warren (Anthony Perkins), Pvt. Charlie (Skip Ward), and a French Resistance fighter (Jean Valmont) who assists them.
==Panzerschreck RPzB 54==
In one scene a German soldier fires a Panzerschreck RPzB 54. It appears to be a mockup rather than the original weapon.
== Model 24 Stielhandgranate ==
Numerous German soldiers and French Resistance fighters use Model 24 Stielhandgranate hand grenades during the battle on Paris streets.
== Unidentified hand grenade ==
In one scene Sgt. Marcel Bizien (Yves Montand) uses a hand grenade. It appears to be some "Pineapple"-style grenade but it isn't seen clear enough to be identified.
== 7.5 cm Pak 40 ==
German 7.5 cm Pak 40 AT guns are seen in several scenes.
= Trivia =
== M4 Sherman Tank ==
M4 Sherman tanks of several models are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.
== M8 Greynound Armoured Car ==
M8 Greyhound armoured cars are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.
== M3 Halftrack APC ==
M3 Halftrack APCs are used by Gen. Leclerc's troops.
== M24 Chaffee Tank (visually modified) ==
Visually modified M24 Chaffee light tanks appear as German tanks.
== Renault R35 ==
An old Renault R35 tank is used by German troops in one scene.
Category:Movie
Category:War
Category:B&W
Category:French Produced/Filmed
Category:René Clément