55 Days at Peking
Summary:
Samuel Bronston produced this extravagant blockbuster, shot in Super Technirama 70. Nominally directed by Nicholas Ray (who makes a brief appearance as the U.S. ambassador), Ray was taken off the film and replaced by the more pliable directorial touches of Andrew Marton. Charlton Heston stars as Maj. Matt Lewis, the leader of an army of multinational soldiers who head to Peki... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Charlton Heston - (Maj. Matt Lewis)
Ava Gardner - (Baroness Natalie Ivanoff)
David Niven - (Sir Arthur Robinson)
Flora Robson - (Dowager Empress Tsu Hzi)
John Ireland - (Sergeant Harry)
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Review:
55 Days at Peking is an odd movie in director Nicholas Ray's canon, although it is questionable as to whether it should be included among his works, as he was removed from it halfway through filming. Peking certainly feels like a movie guided by more than one hand, which ultimately impacts it effectiveness. Despite its ups and downs, there... Continue >>
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