Peking Express (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1951, Peking Express is an action, thriller and drama film directed by William Dieterle, running about 95 minutes. “Hal Wallis scoops tomorrow's flaming headlines! To expose the startling behind-the-news drama that rides the roaring rails of...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of refugees fleeing Chinese Communist rule via train are beset by a gang of terrifying outlaws.
Who’s in it. Peking Express stars Joseph Cotten as Michael Bachlin, Corinne Calvet as Danielle Grenier, Edmund Gwenn as Father Joseph Murray and Marvin Miller as Kwon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Peking Express sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peking Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peking Express tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peking Express (1951)?
- In US, Peking Express is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Peking Express worth watching?
- Peking Express holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Peking Express?
- Peking Express stars Joseph Cotten, Corinne Calvet, Edmund Gwenn, Marvin Miller and Benson Fong.
- When was Peking Express released?
- Peking Express was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.