55 Days at Peking (1963)

Name: 55 Days at Peking
Genre: History, War, Drama
Released: 1963
Duration: 154 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, David Niven, Flora Robson, John Ireland

2h 34m United States of America

History War Drama

Plot

During the tumultuous Boxer Rebellion of 1900, diplomats and soldiers from various nations band together to defend the International Compound in Peking. As the siege intensifies, they grapple with conflicting agendas and the formidable support the Boxers receive from the Empress of China and her military leaders. Despite the overwhelming challenges and the slow arrival of reinforcements, these representatives must set aside their differences to ensure their survival against the chaotic backdrop of a nation in turmoil.

Cast

Charlton Heston Ava Gardner David Niven Flora Robson John Ireland Harry Andrews Leo Genn Robert Helpmann Kurt Kasznar Philippe Leroy Paul Lukas Elizabeth Sellars Massimo Serato Jacques Sernas Jerome Thor