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      Genghis Khan

      1965 2h 4m Adventure List
      Reviews 36% Audience Score 100+ Ratings Prince Temujin (Omar Sharif) watches the execution of his father by the ruthless Mongol leader, Jamuga (Stephen Boyd), who forces Temujin and his people into slavery. Escaping into the mountains, Temujin vows to avenge his father and unite the Mongol people. He kidnaps and eventually marries Bortei (Françoise Dorléac), a woman betrothed to Jamuga. He then raises an army and saves China from Jamuga's invaders, prompting the emperor (Robert Morley) to convey upon him the title Genghis Khan. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jun 29 Buy Now

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      Matt Brunson Film Frenzy While Omar Sharif doesn't embarrass himself, the same can't be said of some of his co-stars. Rated: 2/4 Jun 7, 2021 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A disappointing fictionalized account of the life of Ghenghis Khan. Rated: C+ May 1, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Henry Levin made the Eurospy films Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die, The Ambushers and Murderers' Row, as well as Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm and Where the Boys Are. It tells the story of how Temujin (Omar Sharif) — joined by Geen (Michael Hordern) and Sengal (Woody Strode) — goes from a prisoner to Genghis Khan, the Prince of Conquerors. He falls for Bortei (French actress Françoise Dorléac), but loses her to Jamunga (Stephen Boyd) — the man who had imprisoned Temujin before — who assaults her and captures her for his own. Plus, you get appearances by Eli Wallach, Telly Savalas (and his brother George), James Mason and Yvonne Mitchell. Shot in Yugoslavia, it looks gorgeous, cost a ton and really plays loose with history — and whitewashing — which is how movies were made in 1965. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Movie on an epic scale with wonderful actors despite portrayals that would not pass racial muster today. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member More proof that Eli Wallach could save any movie from being a complete waste of time. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Dull, and a tad culturally insensitive. The story of the life of Genghis Khan / Tumujin, the man who built the largest empire in history. Starts out interestingly enough, but pretty soon degenerates into soap opera. Light on history, high on empty melodrama. Add in the fact that hardly any of the cast are actually Mongol or Chinese and the whole thing looks a bit hokey, and embarrassing. It is a toss up which is more embarrassing: Robert Morley as the Chinese Emperor, James Mason as a stereotypical Chinese person or blonde Francoise Dorleac (Catherine Deneuve's sister, by the way) as Genghis Khan's wife. At least Omar Sharif looks closer to the part than John Wayne... Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member good historical epic Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member This one wasn't too bad, but a bit odd at times...score can get a bit annoying at times...story is apparently very inaccurate...but I kinda thought that it might be. The cast is very strange but interesting. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Prince Temujin (Omar Sharif) watches the execution of his father by the ruthless Mongol leader, Jamuga (Stephen Boyd), who forces Temujin and his people into slavery. Escaping into the mountains, Temujin vows to avenge his father and unite the Mongol people. He kidnaps and eventually marries Bortei (Françoise Dorléac), a woman betrothed to Jamuga. He then raises an army and saves China from Jamuga's invaders, prompting the emperor (Robert Morley) to convey upon him the title Genghis Khan.
      Director
      Henry Levin
      Screenwriter
      Clarke Reynolds, Beverley Cross
      Production Co
      Columbia Pictures Corporation
      Genre
      Adventure
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 11, 2021
      Runtime
      2h 4m
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