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Hollywood icon John Wayne stars as the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan in the lavish period epic The Conqueror . Produced by the legendary Howard Hughes ( Hell’s Angels ), the directorial debut of actor Dick Powell ( Christmas in July ) features a cast of thousands and period costumes recreating 12th century China. Boasting an international cast that includes Academy Award® winner Susan Hayward, Agnes Moorehead, Pedro Armendariz and William Conrad, this unforgettable Eastern Western showcases “The Duke” in one of his most unusual roles ever.
Original Release
02/02/1956
US Release
02/22/1956
Cast
Name | Character |
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John Wayne | Temujin, later Genghis Khan / Temujin |
Susan Hayward | Bortai |
Pedro Armendariz | Jamuga |
Agnes Moorehead | Hunlun |
Thomas Gomez | Wang Khan |
John Hoyt | Shaman |
William Conrad | Kasar / Kasar - Kahn Loyalist |
Ted de Corsia | Kumlek |
Leslie Bradley | Targutai |
Lee Van Cleef | Chepei |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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John Wayne | Temujin, later Genghis Khan / Temujin |
Susan Hayward | Bortai |
Pedro Armendariz | Jamuga |
Agnes Moorehead | Hunlun |
Thomas Gomez | Wang Khan |
John Hoyt | Shaman |
William Conrad | Kasar / Kasar - Kahn Loyalist |
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 |
Phil Arnold | Honest John |
Gregg Barton | Jalair |
Lane Bradford | Chieftain #4 |
Larry Chance | Tartar |
Barrie Chase | Dancer in Wang's Palace |
John Daheim | Tartar Guard Sounding Alarm |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Dick Powell | Producer |
Howard Hughes | Producer |
Richard Sokolove | Producer |