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55 Days at Peking
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55 Days at Peking

1963 · 154 min History War Drama
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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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55 Days at Peking has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.9/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1963. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Maj. Matt Lewis

Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner

Baroness Natalie Ivanoff

David Niven

David Niven

Sir Arthur Robertson

Flora Robson

Flora Robson

Dowager Empress Tzu-Hsi

John Ireland

John Ireland

Sgt. Harry

Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

Father de Bearn

Leo Genn

Leo Genn

Gen. Jung-Lu

Robert Helpmann

Robert Helpmann

Prince Tuan

Kurt Kasznar

Kurt Kasznar

Baron Sergei Ivanoff

Philippe Leroy

Philippe Leroy

Julliard

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