
55 Days at Peking
55 Days at Peking
Release: 1963-05-06·Runtime: 154m·★ 6.9
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Diplomats, soldiers and other representatives of a dozen nations fend off the siege of the International Compound in Peking during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion. The disparate interests unite for survival despite competing factions, overwhelming odds, delayed relief and tacit support of the Boxers by the Empress of China and her generals.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Samuel Bronston Productions
Allied Artists Pictures
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Cast
Robert Helpmannas Prince Tuan
Jerome Thoras Capt. Andy Marshall
Paul Naschyas Extra (uncredited)
Ava Gardneras Baroness Natalie Ivanoff
David Nivenas Sir Arthur Robertson
Massimo Seratoas Garibaldi
Alfredo Mayoas Spanish Minister
Eric Pohlmannas Baron von Meck
Alfred Lynchas Gerald (uncredited)
Harry Andrewsas Father de Bearn
Leo Gennas Gen. Jung-Lu
Paul Lukasas Dr. Steinfeldt
Walter Gotellas Capt. Hoffman
Mervyn Johnsas Clergyman
Chow Siu-Loias Court Boxer (uncredited)
Lucille Soongas Concubine (uncredited)
Geoffrey Bayldonas Smythe
Martin Milleras Hugo Bergmann
José Nietoas Italian Minister
Félix Dafauceas Dutch Minister (uncredited)
Carlos Casaravillaas Japanese Minister (uncredited)
Milton Reidas Boxer (uncredited)
Kurt Kasznaras Baron Sergei Ivanoff
Philippe Leroyas Julliard
Joseph Fürstas Capt. Hanselman
Conchita Montesas Mme Gaumaire
Mitchell Kowallas US Marine (uncredited)
John Moulder-Brownas Tommy (uncredited)
George Wangas Boxer Chief (uncredited)
Elizabeth Sellarsas Lady Sarah Robertson
Jūzō Itamias Col. Shiba
Aram Stephanas Gaumaire
Lynne Sue Moonas Teresa
Fernando Sanchoas Belgian Minister (uncredited)
Nicholas Rayas US Minister (uncredited)
Flora Robsonas Dowager Empress Tzu-Hsi
Burt Kwoukas Old Man (voice)
Mike Steenas Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Lucy Applebyas Martha (uncredited)
Michael Chowas Chiang (uncredited)
Charlton Hestonas Maj. Matt Lewis
John Irelandas Sgt. Harry
Jacques Sernasas Maj. Bobrinski
Robert Urquhartas Capt. HanleyCrew
" />Dimitri TiomkinOriginal Music Composer
" />Michał WaszyńskiProducer
" />Jesús FrancoAssistant Production Manager
" />Noël HowardSecond Unit Director
" />Nicholas RayDirector
" />C.O. EricksonProduction Manager
" />Andrew MartonSecond Unit Director
" />Jack HildyardDirector of Photography
" />Philip YordanScreenplay