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Genghis Khan

AdventureBiographyDrama

Duration

1h 53m

Release

23 May 1998

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Overview

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".

Plot

Chronicles the first half of Genghis Khan's life, from his lowly beginnings after his father is killed until he rescues his wife and becomes the first Khan of a united Mongol confederation.

Cast

Liya AiTumenBaasanjav Mijid

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10

Details

Director

MailisiSaifu

Writers

Ping Ran

Awards

14 wins & 8 nominations total
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