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55 Days at Peking

55 Days at Peking

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

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 55 Days at Peking
  • Genres: History, War, Drama
  • Release Date: 1963-05-06
  • Runtime: 154 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (172 votes)
  • Budget: $17,000,000
  • Revenue: $10,000,000
  • Production Companies: Samuel Bronston Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.2012
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

as Maj. Matt Lewis

Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner

as Baroness Natalie Ivanoff

David Niven

David Niven

as Sir Arthur Robertson

Flora Robson

Flora Robson

as Dowager Empress Tzu-Hsi

John Ireland

John Ireland

as Sgt. Harry

Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

as Father de Bearn

Leo Genn

Leo Genn

as Gen. Jung-Lu

Robert Helpmann

Robert Helpmann

as Prince Tuan

Kurt Kasznar

Kurt Kasznar

as Baron Sergei Ivanoff

Philippe Leroy

Philippe Leroy

as Julliard

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Trailers & Clips

The German Minister is Killed

The Siege Begins

Trailer

External Links

Keywords

siegebeijing, china1900sboxer rebellion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 55 Days at Peking?

55 Days at Peking is a History, War, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1963-05-06.

Who are the main actors in 55 Days at Peking?

The main cast includes Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, David Niven, Flora Robson, John Ireland, .

Where can I watch 55 Days at Peking online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if 55 Days at Peking is available.

Is 55 Days at Peking based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of 55 Days at Peking?

55 Days at Peking has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 172 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of 55 Days at Peking?

The movie had a production budget of $17,000,000 and earned $10,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for 55 Days at Peking?

The soundtrack was composed by Samuel Bronston Productions, Allied Artists Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was 55 Days at Peking filmed?

55 Days at Peking was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is 55 Days at Peking?

The total runtime of 55 Days at Peking is 154 minutes.

Is 55 Days at Peking suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to 55 Days at Peking?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to 55 Days at Peking.

Does 55 Days at Peking have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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