55 Days at Peking

"55 Days at Peking" is a 1963 historical film that depicts the international siege of Beijing's foreign legations during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. It portrays the efforts of Chinese imperial forces and foreign diplomats to defend themselves against violent nationalist fighters, highlighting themes of courage, diplomacy, and cultural conflict. The film combines real historical events with dramatized storytelling, emphasizing the tense, chaotic atmosphere of that period and the Allied coalition’s struggle to protect their people and interests amid political upheaval.