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.
Cast
Yvon Morandat
Docteur Monod
Françoise Labé
Lt. Henri Karcher
GI in Tank
Colonel Rol Tanguy
Colonel Lebel
Jacques Chaban-Delmas
General Patton
Cerat - Alexandre Parodi
Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley
Von Choltitz