55 Days at Peking

(1963)Directed by Nicholas Ray154 minHistory, War, Drama
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.

Charlton Hestonas Maj. Matt Lewis
Ava Gardneras Baroness Natalie Ivanoff
David Nivenas Sir Arthur Robertson
Flora Robsonas Dowager Empress Tzu-Hsi
John Irelandas Sgt. Harry
Harry Andrewsas Father de Bearn
Leo Gennas Gen. Jung-Lu
Robert Helpmannas Prince Tuan
Kurt Kasznaras Baron Sergei Ivanoff
Philippe Leroyas Julliard
Paul Lukasas Dr. Steinfeldt
Elizabeth Sellarsas Lady Sarah Robertson
Massimo Seratoas Garibaldi
Jacques Sernasas Maj. Bobrinski
Jerome Thoras Capt. Andy Marshall
Joseph Fürstas Capt. Hanselman
Walter Gotellas Capt. Hoffman
Jūzō Itamias Col. Shiba
Mervyn Johnsas Clergyman
Alfredo Mayoas Spanish Minister
Martin Milleras Hugo Bergmann
Conchita Montesas Mme Gaumaire
José Nietoas Italian Minister