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