Peking Express (1951): Cast & Plot
Peking Express is a 1951 action thriller directed by William Dieterle, starring Joseph Cotten as Michael Bachlin, Edmund Gwenn and Marvin Miller. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hal Wallis Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Peking Express About?
The premise of Peking Express without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The story follows a band of refugees escaping Communist China aboard a train, only to find their desperate flight interrupted by a ruthless gang of outlaws who seize control of the rails. Their fight for survival unfolds amid relentless danger, revealing the hidden peril of their journey as they race against time.
Peking Express Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- group
- train
- spy
- remake
Peking Express Cast & Characters
Joseph Cotten leads the cast as Michael Bachlin, with Edmund Gwenn as Father Joseph Murray and Marvin Miller as Kwon. Directed by William Dieterle; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Dieterle
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Joseph Cotten as Michael Bachlin -
Edmund Gwenn as Father Joseph Murray - Marvin Miller as Kwon
- Robert W. Lee as Ti Chen
Also Starring in Peking Express
· 9 more- Corinne Calvet Danielle Grenier
- Benson Fong Wong
- Victor Sen Yung Chinese Captain (uncredited)
- Gregory Gaye Stanislaus
- Spencer Chan Conductor (uncredited)
- Leon Lontoc Chinese Boatman (uncredited)
- Soo Yong Li Elu
- H.W. Gim Chinese Mess Boy (uncredited)
- Alfredo Santos Guard (uncredited)
More from William Dieterle
More films directed by William Dieterle: Mistress of the World - Part I, Omar Khayyam, Magic Fire and Elephant Walk.
Peking Express Plot Summary
What happens in Peking Express from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On an express train bound for Peking, Doctor Michael Bachlin, Joseph Cotten, travels from Shanghai to recover a missing shipment of medical supplies for the United Nations’ World Health Organization, accompanied by a small, tense ensemble. Also aboard are Father Joseph Murray, a steadying presence, and Kwon, a charismatic but opaque businessman with his own shadowy business interests. Just before departure, Kwon’s son, Ti Shen, Robert W. Lee, attempts to board, but his mother, Li Eiu, has him arrested by Nationalist agents, and Li Eiu herself soon boards the train.
Full summary
The whole story of Peking Express, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Peking Express?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Doctor Michael Bachlin?
Peking Express Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Pékin Express” and “Peking-Expreß”.
- Also known as
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- Pékin Express
- Peking-Expreß
- L'espresso di Pechino
- 北平快车
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Movies Like Peking Express
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Shanghai Express, Blue Express and Trans-Siberian Express.
Peking Express FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Peking Express, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Peking Express?
Peking Express runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Peking Express released?
Peking Express was released on August 1, 1951.
Who directed Peking Express?
Peking Express was directed by William Dieterle.
More films by William Dieterle Who is in the cast of Peking Express?
Peking Express stars Joseph Cotten as Michael Bachlin, Edmund Gwenn as Father Joseph Murray and Marvin Miller as Kwon, among 13 credited actors.
Does Peking Express have a post-credit scene?
No. Peking Express has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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