The Conqueror

The Conqueror (1956-02-02)

Adventure | Romance | History | War | Drama |

3.5

Overview

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

Directed By: Dick Powell

Star Cast: John Wayne , Susan Hayward , Pedro Armendáriz , Agnes Moorehead ,

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Status: Released
Runtime: 111m
Popularity: 1.5735
Language: en

Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Vote Average: 3.5
Vote Count: 57

Keywords

genghis khan raid tartar mongolian 12th century yellowface arrogant disrespectful

Star Cast
Reviews

John Wayne

John Wayne

Temujin

Susan Hayward

Susan Hayward

Bortai

Pedro Armendáriz

Pedro Armendáriz

Jamuga

Agnes Moorehead

Agnes Moorehead

Hunlun

Thomas Gomez

Thomas Gomez

Wang Khan

John Hoyt

John Hoyt

Shaman

William Conrad

William Conrad

Kasar

Ted de Corsia

Ted de Corsia

Kumlek

Leslie Bradley

Leslie Bradley

Targutai

Lee Van Cleef

Lee Van Cleef

Chepei

Peter Mamakos

Peter Mamakos

Bogurchi

Leo Gordon

Leo Gordon

Tartar Captain

Richard Loo

Richard Loo

Captain of Wang's guard

Fred Aldrich

Fred Aldrich

Chieftain #2 (uncredited)

Phil Arnold

Phil Arnold

Honest John (uncredited)

Gregg Barton

Gregg Barton

Jalair (uncredited)

Lane Bradford

Lane Bradford

Chieftain #4 (uncredited)

Larry Chance

Larry Chance

Tartar (uncredited)

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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.