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