55 Days at Peking
"A handful of men and women held out against the frenzied hordes of bloodthirsty fanatics!"
Originally released in 1963. 55 Days at Peking is a history/war film. directed by Nicholas Ray. With a runtime of 2h 34m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, and David Niven
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 6, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
2h 34m
154 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (178 votes)
Budget
$17M
Production budget
Box Office
$10M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charlton Heston
as Maj. Matt Lewis
Ava Gardner
as Baroness Natalie Ivanoff
David Niven
as Sir Arthur Robertson
Flora Robson
as Dowager Empress Tzu-Hsi
John Ireland
as Sgt. Harry
Harry Andrews
as Father de Bearn
Leo Genn
as Gen. Jung-Lu
Robert Helpmann
as Prince Tuan
Kurt Kasznar
as Baron Sergei Ivanoff
Philippe Leroy
as Julliard
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,000,000
Production Companies
- Samuel Bronston Productions
- Allied Artists Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 55 Days at Peking about?
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 surviv...
Who directed 55 Days at Peking?
55 Days at Peking was directed by Nicholas Ray.
How long is 55 Days at Peking?
55 Days at Peking has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes total).
When was 55 Days at Peking released?
55 Days at Peking was released on May 6, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 55 Days at Peking?
The main cast of 55 Days at Peking includes Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, David Niven, Flora Robson, John Ireland.
Is 55 Days at Peking worth watching?
55 Days at Peking has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 178 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.