Rating:
3.422/10 by 51 users
The Conqueror (1956)
Mongol chief Temujin battles against Tartar armies and for the love of the Tartar princess Bortai. Temujin becomes the emperor Genghis Khan.
Directing:
- Dick Powell
- William J. Hole Jr.
- Edward Killy
- Cliff Lyons
- Oscar Millard
Release Date:
Wed, Mar 28, 1956
Rating: 3.422/10 by 51 users
Alternative Title:
El conquistador de Mongolia - ES
Le Conquérant - FR
Sangue de Bárbaros - BR
Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 51 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Plot Keyword: genghis khan, raid, tartar, mongolian, technicolor, 12th century, yellowface, arrogant, disrespectful
Rating: 3.422/10 by 51 users
Alternative Title:
El conquistador de Mongolia - ES
Le Conquérant - FR
Sangue de Bárbaros - BR
Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 51 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Plot Keyword: genghis khan, raid, tartar, mongolian, technicolor, 12th century, yellowface, arrogant, disrespectful
John Wayne
Temujin, later Genghis Khan
Susan Hayward
Bortai
Pedro Armendáriz
Jamuga
Agnes Moorehead
Hunlun
Thomas Gomez
Wang Khan
John Hoyt
Shaman
William Conrad
Kasar
Ted de Corsia
Kumlek
Leslie Bradley
Targutai
Lee Van Cleef
Chepei
Peter Mamakos
Bogurchi
Leo Gordon
Tartar Captain
Richard Loo
Captain of Wang's guard
George E. Stone
Sibilant Sam (uncredited)
John George
Drummer (uncredited)
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.