55 Days at Peking

A handful of men and women held out against the frenzied hordes of bloodthirsty fanatics!

⭐ 6.9 /10 178 votes

May 6, 1963 2h 34m Released

History War Drama

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Nicholas Ray
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Bernard Gordon, Philip Yordan
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Samuel Bronston Productions
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.9/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $17,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Charlton Heston

Maj. Matt Lewis

Ava Gardner

Baroness Natalie Ivanoff

David Niven

Sir Arthur Robertson

Flora Robson

Dowager Empress Tzu-Hsi

John Ireland

Sgt. Harry

Harry Andrews

Father de Bearn

Leo Genn

Gen. Jung-Lu

Robert Helpmann

Prince Tuan

Kurt Kasznar

Baron Sergei Ivanoff

Philippe Leroy

Julliard

Paul Lukas

Dr. Steinfeldt

Elizabeth Sellars

Lady Sarah Robertson

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 55 Days at Peking released?

55 Days at Peking was released on May 6, 1963.

How long is 55 Days at Peking?

The runtime of 55 Days at Peking is 2h 34m.

What genre is 55 Days at Peking?

55 Days at Peking is a History, War, Drama movie.

What is the rating of 55 Days at Peking?

55 Days at Peking has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch 55 Days at Peking?

55 Days at Peking is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed 55 Days at Peking?

55 Days at Peking was directed by Nicholas Ray.

Who stars in 55 Days at Peking?

The main cast of 55 Days at Peking includes Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, David Niven.

What language is 55 Days at Peking in?

55 Days at Peking is originally in English.