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