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  • Is Paris Burning? (1966)
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    175 min | Drama, History, War
Is Paris Burning? (1966)
Not Rated
175 min | Drama, History, War
August 1944. The Allies are approaching Paris and resistance groups within the city start to plan an uprising against the Germans. However, Hitler wants the city destroyed if it looks like the Allies will take it.
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Director
René Clément
Writers
Larry Collins (book) | Dominique Lapierre (book) | Gore Vidal (screenplay) | Francis Ford Coppola (screenplay) & 2 more
Producer
Paul Graetz
Composer
Maurice Jarre
Cinematographer
Marcel Grignon
Production Designer
Willy Holt
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Status
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Updated Oct 26, 1966
Release date
Nov 10, 1966 (United States)
Awards
Nominated for 2 Oscar Awards. Another 2 nominations

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