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4.9 / 10(8 votes)IMDb19981h 53mChina

Genghis Khan

一代天骄成吉思汗

Synopsis

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".

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sai Fu, Mai Lisi
Original Title
一代天骄成吉思汗
Country of Origin
China
Spoken Languages
Mandarin, Mongolian
Runtime
1h 53m
Production Studios
Inner Mongolia Film Studio

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sai Fu, Mai Lisi

Director of Photography

Mu Deyuan

Department Leadership Roster

Sai Fu

Director

Mai Lisi

Director

Mu Deyuan

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Genghis Khan.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Genghis Khan

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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?

The principal cast of Genghis Khan includes Tu Men, Ai Liya, Baasanjav Mijid, Bayaertu, Asiru.

When was Genghis Khan released and how long is it?

Genghis Khan was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.