On the night of August 24, 1944, the fate of Paris rests with General von Choltitz, who plans to destroy the city on Hitler's orders. As the general prepares to detonate explosives throughout the capital, Swedish consul Raoul Nordling uses diplomacy in a desperate bid to convince him to defy the orders and save Paris.

André Dussollieras Raoul Nordling
Niels Arestrupas General Dietrich von Choltitz
Burghart Klaußneras Captain Werner Ebernach
Robert Stadloberas Lieutenant Bressensdorf
Charlie Nelsonas The caretaker
Jean-Marc Roulotas Jacques Lanvin
Stefan Wilkeningas Caporal Mayer
Thomas Arnoldas Lieutenant Hegger
Lucas Prisoras SS soldier
Attila Borlanas SS officer
Michel Amathieu