
Peking Express
Drama · Thriller · Action
Overview
A group of refugees fleeing Chinese Communist rule via train are beset by a gang of terrifying outlaws.
Top Cast


Joseph Cotten
Joseph Cotten
Michael Bachlin
Joseph Cotten
Michael Bachlin


Corinne Calvet
Corinne Calvet
Danielle Grenier
Corinne Calvet
Danielle Grenier


Edmund Gwenn
Edmund Gwenn
Father Joseph Murray
Edmund Gwenn
Father Joseph Murray


Marvin Miller
Marvin Miller
Kwon
Marvin Miller
Kwon


Benson Fong
Benson Fong
Wong
Benson Fong
Wong


Soo Yong
Soo Yong
Li Elu
Soo Yong
Li Elu
Robert W. Lee
Robert W. Lee
Ti Chen
Robert W. Lee
Ti Chen


Gregory Gaye
Gregory Gaye
Stanislaus
Gregory Gaye
Stanislaus
Alfredo Santos
Alfredo Santos
Guard (uncredited)
Alfredo Santos
Guard (uncredited)


Leon Lontoc
Leon Lontoc
Chinese Boatman (uncredited)
Leon Lontoc
Chinese Boatman (uncredited)
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