During the 13th century the shy Mongol boy Temujin becomes the fearless leader Genghis Khan who unites all Mongol tribes and conquers most of Asia, Europe and the Middle-East.
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Kam Ling
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The Shah of Khwarezm
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Bortei
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Shan
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Geen
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Yvonne Mitchell | ... |
Katke
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Sengal
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Kenneth Cope | ... |
Subodai
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Roger Croucher | ... |
Kassar
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Don Borisenko | ... |
Jebai
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Kuchluk
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Susanne Hsiao | ... |
Chin Yu
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Mostly fictionalized account of the life of Ghenghis Khan, the Mongol warlord whose 13th century armies conquered much of the known world. Named Temujin, he was taken prisoner by the rival warlord Jamuga and as punishment was forced to wear a large round wooden stock that severely restricted his movements. With the help of two supporters, the wise-man Geen and the strongman Sengal he manages to escape. He now begins his quest to unify all of the Mongol tribes. He faces great success but his old nemesis Jemuga keeps appearing at various times in his life leader to a final battle between the two. Written by garykmcd
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Conqueror Of The World's Mightiest Empire! See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 June 1965 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Dzingis-Kan See more »Filming Locations:
YugoslaviaBox Office
Budget:
$3,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$3,332 (USA) (22 February 2008)Gross:
$3,892 (USA) (22 February 2008)Company Credits
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Columbia Pictures Corporation, Irving Allen Productions, Central Cinema Company Film (CCC) See more »
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
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2.35 : 1
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Shan: But Lord, that's what women are for! And besides, the best have already been taken!
Temujin, later Genghis Khan: A wise man does not judge a horse by its saddle markings!
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70mm blow-up version released in West Germany. See more »Goofs
Genghis Khan didn't start the war at Khwarezm (although he might have had intentions about it). The Shah killed the messengers of Ghengis Khan who then started a bloodbath in revenge. See more »Quotes
Temujin, later Genghis Khan: No woman will be taken against her will.Shan: But Lord, that's what women are for! And besides, the best have already been taken!
Temujin, later Genghis Khan: A wise man does not judge a horse by its saddle markings!
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I have to admit I didn't think this film was half as bad as I have been led to believe through negative reviews here on IMdB and elsewhere. So, if it isn't all bad ... I agree it isn't historically accurate but neither was Elizabeth and 100s of other 'historical' films. It is a bit leaden in places, true. Francoise Dorleac gets a bit tiresome although even she has her moments. The script may be a bit dodgy in places but looking at what we get in recent years ... I don't have a problem with Sharif in the title role at all - I thought he was fine. The 'Chinese' being Mason and Morley was distracting but even at their worst these two were always entertaining. Eli Wallach and Michael Hordern make interesting appearances. Even done on the cheap the film doesn't look bad and I enjoyed it better than, say, Demetrius and the Gladiators. And then there was cute Stephen Boyd if all else failed, always a pleasure to watch. Genghis Khan a turkey? Let's just say 'I've seen worse'.