Movie

Peking Express

“Hal Wallis scoops tomorrow's flaming headlines! To expose the startling behind-the-news drama that rides the roaring rails of...”

★ 7.5(2)19511h 35m

Drama Thriller Action

IMDb

Peking Express is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Peking Express

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Good to know

Director: William Dieterle
Release date: 1951-08-01
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hal Wallis Productions

About Peking Express

Peking Express is a 1951 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Action genres, directed by William Dieterle, starring Joseph Cotten, Corinne Calvet and Edmund Gwenn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Peking Express in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A group of refugees fleeing Chinese Communist rule via train are beset by a gang of terrifying outlaws.

Cast

Joseph Cotten

Michael Bachlin

Corinne Calvet

Danielle Grenier

Edmund Gwenn

Father Joseph Murray

Marvin Miller

Kwon

Benson Fong

Wong

Soo Yong

Li Elu

Robert W. Lee

Ti Chen

Gregory Gaye

Stanislaus

Alfredo Santos

Guard (uncredited)

Leon Lontoc

Chinese Boatman (uncredited)

Victor Sen Yung

Chinese Captain (uncredited)

Spencer Chan

Conductor (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

refugeeremaketrainchinesecommunism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Peking Express in Canada?+

In Canada, Peking Express is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Peking Express on Netflix?+

Peking Express is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Peking Express?+

Peking Express has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Peking Express?+

Peking Express stars Joseph Cotten, Corinne Calvet, Edmund Gwenn, Marvin Miller and Benson Fong.

When did Peking Express come out?+

Peking Express is a 1951 movie directed by William Dieterle.

What genre is Peking Express?+

Peking Express is Drama, Thriller and Action film.

Who directed Peking Express?+

Peking Express was directed by William Dieterle.