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.

• DirectorRené Clément
• Release26 October 1966
• Genre
  War / Drama
• Duration2h 53m
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• Revenue?
• Rate
  

  7.2
  212 reviews
• Productions

  Paramount Pictures, Marianne Productions, Transcontinental Films, Seven Arts Productions, Rastar Productions