China, 1900, and enclave of international diplomats and soldiers defend their compound during the Boxer rebellion.

Lavish Samuel Bronston production with an astounding recreation of Peking.

Behind the scenes troubles can be glimpsed on screen with Ava Gardner's character swiftly sidelined.
Niven is relaibly British and Charlton Heston at his most clenched.
Despite the presence of 1500 Chinese extras, the heavyweight acting is given to Europeans in make up to varying effect.

An absolute nightmare for aveleyman but I think I have tracked down a few new names at least