This is the story of the shy Mongol boy Temujin who,during the 13th century, becomes the fearless Mongol leader Genghis Khan that unites all Mongol tribes and conquers India,China,Persia,Korea and parts of Rusia,Europe and Middle-East.
Cinematography
Yugoslavian landscapes pretending to be the steppe—surprisingly gorgeous.
Costume
Elaborate faux-Asian designs that scream '1965 costume department panic.'
Acting
Eli Wallach's Shah: unhinged, camp, stealing every scene.
Director
Henry Levin
Omar Sharif
Genghis Khan / Temujin
Stephen Boyd
Yamuga
James Mason
Kam Ling
Eli Wallach
Shah of Khwarezm
Françoise Dorléac
Bortei
Telly Savalas
Shan
Robert Morley
Emperor of China
Yvonne Mitchell
Katke
Michael Hordern
Geen
Woody Strode
Sengal
Kenneth Cope
Subodai
Don Borisenko
Jebai
Patrick Holt
Kuchluk
Susanne Juhnke
Chin Yu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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