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55 Days at Peking

Diplomats, soldiers, and other representatives of a dozen nations fend off the siege of the International Compound in Peking during the 1899 to 1901 Boxer Rebellion. The disparate interests unite for survival, despite competing factions, overwhelming odds, delayed relief, and tacit support of the Boxers by Dowager Empress Tzu-Hsi (Dame Flora Robson) and her Generals.

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Cast & Crew See All

Charlton Heston
Maj. Matt Lewis
Ava Gardner
Baroness Natalie Ivanoff
David Niven
Sir Arthur Robertson

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Awards

  • 1964 - Oscar - Best Music, Original Song - nominated
  • 1964 - Oscar - Best Music, Score - Substantially Original - nominated
  • 1964 - Golden Laurel - Top Song - nominated

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