Temujin, who later became Genghis Khan is wise, or sometimes cunning. He goes through several heroic episodes; competing at the Man of Men contest, falling in love with the enemy commander's daughter, and struggling to restore his demolished hometown. Meanwhile his steps guide him to be a great conqueror. Khan's witty, humorous side in his adolescent years before he takes the throne.
Credited cast:
Manuel Conde ... Genghis Khan
Elvira Reyes ... Li Hu
Inday Jalandoni ... Börte
Jose Villafranca
Lou Salvador ... Burchou
Africa de la Rosa
Ric Bustamante
Ely Nakpil
Johnny Monteiro (as Juan Monteiro)
Andres Centenera
Don Dano (as Darmo Acosta)
Leon Lizares
Tony Cruz
James Agee ... Narrator (US version) (voice)
Director: Manuel Conde
Writers: Manuel Conde (screenplay), Carlos V. Francisco (screenplay)
Produced: Manuel Conde ... producer
Music: Juan Silos Jr.
Cinematography: Emmanuel I. Rojas
Film Editing: Fred Buensuceso, Ray Heinz
Production Design: Carlos V. Francisco
Country: Philippines
Language: Filipino | Tagalog
Release Date: 1953 (USA)
Also Known As: Genghis Khan
Production Co: MC Production
Sound Mix: Mono
Color: Black and White
Genres: Action
The first Filipino film to be acclaimed at an international film festival (Venice). It was released worldwide. It was praised by noted American film critic James Agee.
The prints of this film was found in Venice Film Festival vaults and was restored at L'Immagine Ritrovata. On 6 September 2012, the film was screened in the festival as a special retrospective of cinema classics among others.
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