The Conqueror (1956)

03/28/1956Adventure, Romance, History, War, Drama1h 51m
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GENGHIS KHAN! The world trembled at his name!

Overview

Mongol chief Temujin battles against Tartar armies and for the love of the Tartar princess Bortai. Temujin becomes the emperor Genghis Khan.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    John Wayne

    Temujin, later Genghis Khan

  2. Cast 1

    Susan Hayward

    Bortai

  3. Cast 1

    Pedro Armendáriz

    Jamuga

  4. Cast 1

    Agnes Moorehead

    Hunlun

  5. Cast 1

    Thomas Gomez

    Wang Khan

  6. Cast 1

    John Hoyt

    Shaman

  7. Cast 1

    William Conrad

    Kasar

  8. Cast 1

    Ted de Corsia

    Kumlek

  9. Cast 1

    Leslie Bradley

    Targutai

I give extra marks because even though I'm Canadian, I greatly respect Wayne's unbridled patriotism. Though he's terribly miscast, I must admit he brings a cantankerous charm to the picture--and he tries SO hard. I can't dislike the film.

Status Released

Original LanguageEnglish 

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