55 Days at Peking
📖 Synopsis
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 Details
- Tagline
- “A handful of men and women held out against the frenzied hordes of bloodthirsty fanatics!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- History, War, Drama
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Charlton HestonMaj. Matt Lewis
Ava GardnerBaroness Natalie Ivanoff
David NivenSir Arthur Robertson
Flora RobsonDowager Empress Tzu-Hsi
John IrelandSgt. Harry
Harry AndrewsFather de Bearn
Leo GennGen. Jung-Lu
Robert HelpmannPrince Tuan
Kurt KasznarBaron Sergei Ivanoff
Philippe LeroyJulliard🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 55 Days at Peking about?
- 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.
- Who directed 55 Days at Peking?
- 55 Days at Peking was directed by Nicholas Ray.
- When was 55 Days at Peking released?
- 55 Days at Peking was released on May 6, 1963.
- How long is 55 Days at Peking?
- 55 Days at Peking has a runtime of 2h 34m.
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