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