To cast 1,500 Chinese extras, scouts recruited from across Europe, leading to many Chinese restaurants in cities like London and Madrid closing for the summer as their staff worked on the film.
A stoic U.S. Marine commander leading the multinational military defence. 55 Days At Peking English Version [1963 Film]
Set in the summer of 1900, the film follows the 55-day siege where foreign diplomats, soldiers, and civilians from 11 nations were trapped inside Peking's diplomatic compound. They face overwhelming odds against the "Boxers"—a secret society aiming to expel all foreign influence from China—who have the tacit support of the . The narrative focuses on three core figures: To cast 1,500 Chinese extras, scouts recruited from