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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| Stephen Boyd | ... | Jamuga | |
| Omar Sharif | ... | Genghis Khan / Temujin-Genghis Khan | |
| James Mason | ... | Kam Ling | |
| Eli Wallach | ... | The Shah Of Khwarezm | |
| Françoise Dorléac | ... | Bortei (as Francoise Dorleac) | |
| Telly Savalas | ... | Shan | |
| Robert Morley | ... | The Emperor Of China | |
| Michael Hordern | ... | Geen | |
| Yvonne Mitchell | ... | Katke | |
| Woody Strode | ... | Sengal | |
| Kenneth Cope | ... | Subodai | |
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Roger Croucher | ... | Kassar |
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Don Borisenko | ... | Jebai |
| Patrick Holt | ... | Kuchluk | |
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Susanne Hsiao | ... | Chin Yu (as Suzanne Hsaio) |
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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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Only once in the furied history of adventure and conquest...did one man rule so vast an 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:
YugoslaviaEdit
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Budget:
$3,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$3,332, 22 February 2008, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$3,892, 22 February 2008Company Credits
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Columbia Pictures Corporation,Irving Allen Productions,Central Cinema Company Film (CCC) See more »
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[leads his bride to Bortei]
Subotai: Show her how to be a proper wife.
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James Mason used a "glass" mirror to signal the soldiers of the emperor, the glass mirror was invented in 1835 in Germany, in the times of Genghis Khan, a polished metal like copper or bronze was used as mirror. See more »Quotes
Subotai: [has won the hand of the Emperor's daughter in marriage][leads his bride to Bortei]
Subotai: Show her how to be a proper wife.
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I simply enjoyed the tale of Genghis Khan for its absorbing entertainment. I say "entertainment" because that's what movies are for. If I want a history lesson I'll turn to the encyclopedia for that.
Omar Sharif in the lead role is excellent, and with some tender romance and family life added in for interest it gives value to what he stands for.
Stephen Boyd here is at times the scruffy villain, but to me he can do no wrong and is just adding variety to his roles as an actor.
James Mason, one of my fascinating favourites, with a multitude of roles in his career, is rather amusing in his portrayal of Kam Ling, attempting to be ever so diplomatic at all times, almost like a chess player surmising his opponent's next move. Intrigue at its best.
Robert Morley as the Emperor is a fine example of dissolute excess, and shows us what imperialism can become - tedious and boring in the midst of riches so that his life is almost trivial in purpose. Morley always is a good supporting actor, in my opinion.
Of course there are many battles to be fought and won in the course of this film, all history in the making, however accurate or inaccurate it may be. By the way, for those critics who disparage the lack of true facts regarding the order of events, I'm reminded of Jan Sibelius' comment on "critics" in general. He said more or less in these words, that "no one ever built a monument to a critic" so let's not take them too seriously.
Enjoy the movie and pass the popcorn!