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.
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.
Cast
Cast overview, first billed only:
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Jamuga: Omar Sharif ...
Genghis Khan / Temujin-Genghis Khan: James Mason 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
Country: UK | West Germany | Yugoslavia | USA
Language: English
Release Date: 23 June 1965 (USA) See more »
Also Known As: Dzingis-Kan See more »
Filming Locations: Yugoslavia
Box Office
Budget: $3,500,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend: $3,332 (USA) (22 February 2008)
Gross: $3,892 (USA) (22 February 2008)
