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A 1963 American epic historical war film about the siege of the foreign legations in Beijing during the Boxer Uprising. It stars Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, and David Niven, and was nominated for two Academy Awards.
A star-studded cast of Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, and David Niven portray diplomats and soldiers who defend the International Compound in Peking against the Boxer rebels. The film was shot in Spain and features historical and cultural details of China in the late 19th century.
- (7.5K)
- Action, Adventure, Drama
- Nicholas Ray, Guy Green, Andrew Marton
- 1963-05-06
Learn about the 55-day siege of foreign diplomatic compounds in Beijing by Chinese Boxers and Qing troops in 1900. Find out how the siege ended with an international relief force and its impact on China's history.
- Allied victory
Jan 7, 2021 · Watch the full movie of 55 Days at Peking, a historical epic about the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900. Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner and David Niven star as foreigners trapped in a diplomatic compound besieged by Chinese rebels.
- 162 min
- 531.4K
- Video Sway
Encouraged by Dowager Empress Tzü Hsi and her adviser, Prince Tuan, the Boxers move into the city and murder the German ambassador. Although most of the envoys vote to flee Peking, British Ambassador Sir Arthur Robertson persuades them to remain and make a stand.
- Nicholas Ray
- Charlton Heston
Sep 5, 2023 · 55 Days at Peking - 1963 - 1080p Blu Ray. Topics 55 Days at Peking, 1963, 55 Days at Peking 1963 Item Size 2.3G . 55 Days at Peking Addeddate 2023-09-05 20:17:33 ...
A movie about the 1900 Boxer Rebellion, when foreigners were besieged in Peking by Chinese nationalists. The plot follows the efforts of a U.S. marine, a British consul, and a Russian baroness to survive and resist the attack.
