The Conqueror
“GENGHIS KHAN! The world trembled at his name!”
Synopsis
Mongol chief Temujin battles against Tartar armies and for the love of the Tartar princess Bortai. Temujin becomes the emperor Genghis Khan.
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The Conqueror (1956) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-21
Top Cast
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John Wayne
Temujin
Susan Hayward
Bortai
Pedro Armendáriz
Jamuga
Agnes Moorehead
Hunlun
Thomas Gomez
Wang Khan
John Hoyt
Shaman
William Conrad
Kasar
Ted de Corsia
Kumlek
Leslie Bradley
Targutai
Lee Van Cleef
Chepei
Peter Mamakos
Bogurchi
Leo Gordon
Tartar Captain
Richard Loo
Captain of Wang's guard
Fred Aldrich
Chieftain #2 (uncredited)
Phil Arnold
Honest John (uncredited)
Gregg Barton
Jalair (uncredited)
Lane Bradford
Chieftain #4 (uncredited)
Larry Chance
Tartar (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
March 28, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 17, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Millard
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Conqueror
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Powell
Oscar Millard
Victor Young
Leo Tover, Joseph LaShelle, William E. Snyder, Harry J. Wild
Robert Ford, Kennie Marstella
Dick Powell, Howard Hughes
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Powell
Director
Dick Powell
Producer
Oscar Millard
Writer
Robert Ford
Editor
Kennie Marstella
Editor
Yvonne Wood
Costume Design
Michael Woulfe
Costume Design
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Howard Hughes
Producer
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Conqueror
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What is The Conqueror about?
Mongol chief Temujin battles against Tartar armies and for the love of the Tartar princess Bortai. Temujin becomes the emperor Genghis Khan.
Who directed The Conqueror?
The Conqueror was directed by Dick Powell.
Who stars in The Conqueror?
The principal cast of The Conqueror includes John Wayne, Susan Hayward, Pedro Armendáriz, Agnes Moorehead, Thomas Gomez.
When was The Conqueror released and how long is it?
The Conqueror was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Conqueror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Conqueror was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Conqueror?
The Conqueror holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).