Genghis Khan (1998)

Genghis Khan (1998) poster

During the 12th Century a boy is born to a tribal chief. He is named Temujin, which means "blacksmith." Nine years later, his father is murdered by the Tartars After a long struggle, just when Temujin reclaims tribal chief status, the Merkit tribe kidnaps his wife. In order to fight against the Merkits, Temujin has to use his mother as a pawn in exchange for troops from ally tribes. Temujin manages to rescue his wife only to realise that she is pregnant with the enemy's child. Enduring tremendous anguish, Temujin throws himself into battle against the Tartars and slaughters the leader of the intruders. He eventually takes his wife back and accepts her child. Later on, he begins a campaign to unify all Mongolian tribes. By the age of 40, he is bestowed the title "Genghis Khan", which means "oceanic ruler".

Director: Sai Fu, Mai Lisi
Genre: War, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 113 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Mu Deyuan
Production: Inner Mongolia Film Studio
Country: China
Language: 普通话, Mongolian
Original Language: zh

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

empire, bride, mongolia, tatars, honor, stealing, battle, steppes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genghis Khan about?
During the 12th Century a boy is born to a tribal chief. He is named Temujin, which means "blacksmith." Nine years later, his father is murdered by the Tartars After a long struggle, just when Temujin reclaims tribal chief status, the Merkit tribe kidnaps his wife. In order to fight against the Merkits, Temujin has to use his mother as a pawn in exchange for troops from ally tribes. Temujin manages to rescue his wife only to realise that she is pregnant with the enemy's child. Enduring tremendous anguish, Temujin throws himself into battle against the Tartars and slaughters the leader of the intruders. He eventually takes his wife back and accepts her child. Later on, he begins a campaign to unify all Mongolian tribes. By the age of 40, he is bestowed the title "Genghis Khan", which means "oceanic ruler".
Who directed Genghis Khan?
Genghis Khan was directed by Sai Fu, Mai Lisi.
Who stars in Genghis Khan?
Genghis Khan stars Tu Men, Ai Liya, Baasanjav Mijid, Bayaertu, Asiru, Qi Na Ri Tu.
How long is Genghis Khan?
Genghis Khan has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is Genghis Khan?
Genghis Khan is a War, Adventure, Drama film.
Where was Genghis Khan produced?
Genghis Khan was produced in China.
What are the themes of Genghis Khan?
The themes of Genghis Khan include: The Horror of War and Humanity.