Is Paris Burning?

1966 · 173 MIN · IMDB 6.8 · 5,385 VOTES · DIR. René Clément

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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.

Dialogue Timeline — 2,100 lines

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00:01:14 And you've come here directly from Normandy?
00:09:43 Bernard Labe could tell them, and they would listen to him.
00:15:36 I'm afraid you'll have to collapse.
00:19:46 See you after your dance class.
00:25:22 Ja wohl, Herr General.
00:31:17 They'll catch you, and shoot the rest of us.
00:38:17 It's no use, Paul.
00:44:06 I must see him before curfew.
00:51:41 We'll make beautiful Molotov cocktails.
01:02:07 you must attack the enemy from behind.
01:07:53 Susan?
01:12:19 Leave it to me.
01:17:38 Heil Hitler!
01:22:45 It's safer to go at night.
01:30:02 I stole it from a German sergeant
01:35:11 Yes, sir.
01:42:03 I've issued this for you:
01:46:50 Pardon, monsieur.
01:52:39 General de Gaulle will end up by convincing the Allies.
02:04:48 We can call Paris!
02:10:57 What's going on?
02:19:22 What are you waiting for?
02:27:49 There's a tank over there.
02:36:35 Well, someone's got to do it.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed2,100
Dialogue density12.1 lines / min
First line00:01:14
Final line02:36:35

Production Record

DirectorRené Clément
LanguageFrench
IMDb votes5,385