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