The Conqueror (1956) ( Conqueror of the Desert )

The Conqueror (1956) (Blu-Ray) (*)

$22.99

Original Title: Conqueror of the Desert
Language Selections:
Danish ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Finnish ( Subtitles )
Norwegian ( Subtitles )
Swedish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Denmark ( Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C )

Running Time:
112 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1956 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Dick Powell

Written By:
Oscar Millard

Actors:
John Wayne ..... Temujin, later Genghis Khan
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

Synopsis:

In the historical epic The Conqueror, John Wayne stars as Temujin, better known as Genghis Khan. Red-haired Susan Hayward costars as Bortai, the Tartar princess whom Temujin claims as the spoils of battle. Eventually, Bortai's hatred for her captor metamorphoses into love, while Temujin's hordes lay claim to the entire Gobi Desert. Director Dick Powell, many of the actors (John Wayne, Susan Hayward, Pedro Armendariz, Thomas Gomez, Agnes Moorehead), and several of the crew members later fell victim to cancer, allegedly the result of producer Howard Hughes' decision to lens the film on location near the atomic testing grounds in the Utah desert.

In ancient times, the Mongolian warlord Temujin must do battle against the rival tribe that killed his father. The battles pale in comparison with Temujin's home life, as he attempts to woo the heart of the red-haired Tartar prisoner Bortai whom he has captured in a raid. He must also deal with various intrigues within his palace. Eventually, Bortai falls to his manly charms, Temujin defeats his enemies within and without, and is crowned Genghis Khan.

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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