Genghis Khan
Seen it?1965 | 127 min | History, Drama, Adventure
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved True Grit or The Way Back, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry Levin
- Omar SharifGenghis Khan / Temujin
- Stephen BoydYamuga
- James MasonKam Ling
- Eli WallachShah of Khwarezm
- Françoise DorléacBortei
- Telly SavalasShan
- Robert MorleyEmperor of China
- Yvonne MitchellKatke
- Michael HordernGeen
- Woody StrodeSengal