
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
Mervyn Johnsas Clergyman
Alfredo Mayoas Spanish Minister
Eric Pohlmannas Baron von Meck
Félix Dafauceas Dutch Minister (uncredited)
Paul Naschyas Extra (uncredited)
Flora Robsonas Dowager Empress Tzu-Hsi
Michael Chowas Chiang (uncredited)
John Moulder-Brownas Tommy (uncredited)
Leo Gennas Gen. Jung-Lu
Robert Helpmannas Prince Tuan
Philippe Leroyas Julliard
Jerome Thoras Capt. Andy Marshall
Joseph Fürstas Capt. Hanselman
Walter Gotellas Capt. Hoffman
Robert Urquhartas Capt. Hanley
Lynne Sue Moonas Teresa
Massimo Seratoas Garibaldi
Geoffrey Bayldonas Smythe
Burt Kwoukas Old Man (voice)
Mitchell Kowallas US Marine (uncredited)
Fernando Sanchoas Belgian Minister (uncredited)
Ava Gardneras Baroness Natalie Ivanoff
Elizabeth Sellarsas Lady Sarah Robertson
Aram Stephanas Gaumaire
Lucy Applebyas Martha (uncredited)
David Nivenas Sir Arthur Robertson
Harry Andrewsas Father de Bearn
Paul Lukasas Dr. Steinfeldt
Jūzō Itamias Col. Shiba
Martin Milleras Hugo Bergmann
Carlos Casaravillaas Japanese Minister (uncredited)
Nicholas Rayas US Minister (uncredited)
George Wangas Boxer Chief (uncredited)
Charlton Hestonas Maj. Matt Lewis
John Irelandas Sgt. Harry
Kurt Kasznaras Baron Sergei Ivanoff
Conchita Montesas Mme Gaumaire
José Nietoas Italian Minister
Mike Steenas Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Lucille Soongas Concubine (uncredited)
Alfred Lynchas Gerald (uncredited)
Jacques Sernasas Maj. Bobrinski
Chow Siu-Loias Court Boxer (uncredited)
Milton Reidas Boxer (uncredited)Crew
" />Michał WaszyńskiProducer
" />Dimitri TiomkinOriginal Music Composer
" />Jack HildyardDirector of Photography
" />Jesús FrancoAssistant Production Manager
" />C.O. EricksonProduction Manager
" />Philip YordanScreenplay
" />Noël HowardSecond Unit Director
" />Nicholas RayDirector
" />Andrew MartonSecond Unit Director