55 Days at Peking
– Diplomats, soldiers and other representatives of a dozen nations fend off the siege of the Internati..
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.
Release Date:
06 May 1963
Language:
English
MPAA Content-Rating:
Unrated
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Plot:
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.
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 nominations.
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