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Peking Express

  • 1951
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
174
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Joseph Cotten, Corinne Calvet, and Edmund Gwenn in Peking Express (1951)
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A group of refugees fleeing Chinese Communist rule via train are beset by a gang of terrifying outlaws.A group of refugees fleeing Chinese Communist rule via train are beset by a gang of terrifying outlaws.A group of refugees fleeing Chinese Communist rule via train are beset by a gang of terrifying outlaws.

  • Director
    • William Dieterle
  • Writers
    • John Meredyth Lucas
    • Jules Furthman
    • Harry Hervey
  • Stars
    • Joseph Cotten
    • Corinne Calvet
    • Edmund Gwenn
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    174
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William Dieterle
    • Writers
      • John Meredyth Lucas
      • Jules Furthman
      • Harry Hervey
    • Stars
      • Joseph Cotten
      • Corinne Calvet
      • Edmund Gwenn
    • 7User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Peking Express
    Trailer 1:32
    Peking Express
    Peking Express: The Most Beautiful City
    Clip 1:31
    Peking Express: The Most Beautiful City
    Peking Express: The Most Beautiful City
    Clip 1:31
    Peking Express: The Most Beautiful City

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    Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten
    • Michael Bachlin
    Corinne Calvet
    Corinne Calvet
    • Danielle Grenier
    Edmund Gwenn
    Edmund Gwenn
    • Father Joseph Murray
    Marvin Miller
    Marvin Miller
    • Kwon
    Benson Fong
    Benson Fong
    • Wong
    Soo Yong
    Soo Yong
    • Li Elu
    Robert W. Lee
    • Ti Chen
    Gregory Gaye
    Gregory Gaye
    • Stanislaus
    • (as Gregory Gay)
    Silan Chan
    • Old Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Spencer Chan
    Spencer Chan
    • Conductor
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Chong
    • Dining Car Steward
    • (uncredited)
    Vanya Dimitrova
    • Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    Harold Fong
    • Ticket Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    Wing Foo
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    H.W. Gim
    H.W. Gim
    • Chinese Mess Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Wei Fan Hsueh
    • Officer Assistant to Kwon
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Lee
    • Chinese Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    George T. Lee
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Dieterle
    • Writers
      • John Meredyth Lucas
      • Jules Furthman
      • Harry Hervey
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This is the only version of the story still owned by Paramount. The other two were sold to MCA in 1958, and are now owned by Universal.
    • Quotes

      Kwon: Father Murray, the Pilgrim priest!

      Father Joseph Murray: Mr. Kwon! Your fortunes have improved immeasurably.

      Kwon: Yes, the Gods have been gracious. But I will not detain you further. My business with you is very simple. I want money. How much do you think your superiors at the Catholic University in Peking would pay for your safe return?

      Father Joseph Murray: I'm afraid you overestimate my importance. There will be no ransom.

      Kwon: Then, Father, can you think of any good reason why I should not have you shot?

      Father Joseph Murray: I can think of no reason that would appeal to you.

      Kwon: I will give you my decision later. If it is necessary to kill you, you will understand there is nothing personal.

      Father Joseph Murray: If it is necessary, I shall try to regard it as an impersonal bullet.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Sailor Beware (1952)

    User reviews7

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    6/10

    intriguing train section

    United Nations Dr. Michael Bachlin (Joseph Cotten) arrives in communist-controlled Shanghai to find missing medical supplies. He boards the train Peking Express where he reconnects with Danielle Grenier (Corinne Calvet). Communist fanatic Wong (Benson Fong) is intrigued with Bachlin, but hates western influences like Catholic Father Joseph Murray (Edmund Gwenn). Fellow passengers like Kwon (Marvin Miller) are hiding secrets.

    I really like the train section. It has a bit of Agatha Christie murder mystery with international intrigue. I'm not sure about some of the Chinese history. This Hollywood movie already has a bad yellow-face actor. I can't completely buy the second half and it loses the claustrophobia of the train. An intriguing start slowly deteriorates.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 26, 1951 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Peking-Express
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Hal Wallis Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,398,000
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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