The Conqueror (1956): Cast & Box Office
The Conqueror is a 1956 romantic drama directed by Dick Powell, starring John Wayne as Temujin, later Genghis Khan, John Daheim and Larry Chance. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $15,415 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Dick Powell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Conqueror About?
The premise of The Conqueror without spoilers.
Temujin, a determined Mongol chief, wages fierce battles against the Tartar armies while courting the Tartar princess Bortai. His relentless quest for power and love culminates in his crowning as the legendary emperor Genghis Khan, a name that sent shockwaves across the world. His triumph reshapes the steppe and heralds an era of conquest.
The Conqueror Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on real person
- genghis khan character
- whitewashing
- mongol empire
- sword and sandal action
- yellowface
- mongolian
- mongol
- misogyny
- cult film
- historical fiction
- conqueror
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- empire
- conquest
- psychotronic film
- slit skirt
- turk
- slapped in the face
- wayne and hayward
- hayward and moorehead
- purple prose
- caucasian actor plays an asian character
- wayne and p. wayne
- tartar
- battle
- raid
- palace
- love
- princess
- redheaded woman
- water thrown in face
- kissing while having sex
- sword duel
- blood
- blood spatter
- violence
- attempted seduction
- standoff
- cavalry
- cavalry charge
- escape
- rescue
- end of war
- soldier
- showdown
- kiss
- belly dancer
- horse chase
- tribal war
- fortress
The Conqueror Cast & Characters
John Wayne leads the cast as Temujin, later Genghis Khan, with John Daheim as Tartar Guard Sounding Alarm (uncredited) and Larry Chance as Tartar (uncredited). Directed by Dick Powell; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dick Powell
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John Wayne as Temujin, later Genghis Khan - John Daheim as Tartar Guard Sounding Alarm (uncredited)
- Larry Chance as Tartar (uncredited)
- Susan Hayward as Bortai
Also Starring in The Conqueror
· 32 more- Thomas Gomez Wang Khan
- George E. Stone Sibilant Sam (uncredited)
- Lee Van Cleef Chepei
- Agnes Moorehead Hunlun
- Ted de Corsia Kumlek
- Patrick Wayne
- John George Drummer Boy (uncredited)
- Torben Meyer Scribe (uncredited)
- Fred Aldrich Chieftain #2 (uncredited)
- Fred Graham Subuya - Mongol Warrior (uncredited)
- Richard Loo Captain of Wang's guard
- Al Haskell Warrior (uncredited)
- John Hoyt Shaman
- Leo Gordon Tartar Captain
- Pedro Armendáriz Jamuga
- William Conrad Kasar
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- Gregg Barton Jalair (uncredited)
- Ray Spiker Guard (uncredited)
- Ken Terrell Sorgan - Mongol Warrior (uncredited)
- Peter Mamakos Bogurchi
- Leslie Bradley Targutai
- Phil Arnold Honest John (uncredited)
- Duke Fishman Warrior (uncredited)
- Lane Bradford Chieftain #4 (uncredited)
- David Hoffman Potter (uncredited)
- Michael Granger Chieftain #1 (uncredited)
- Barrie Chase Dancer in Wang's Palace (uncredited)
- Sylvia Lewis Solo Dancer (uncredited)
- Michael Wayne Mongol Guard (uncredited)
- Jarma Lewis Girl in Bath (uncredited)
- Patricia Tiernan Wang Khan's Wife (uncredited)
- Norman S. Powell Mongol Guard (uncredited)
More from Dick Powell
More films directed by Dick Powell: The Hunters, The Enemy Below, You Can’t Run Away from It and Split Second.
The Conqueror Box Office
The Conqueror grossed $15,415 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.4K
- International
- $15.4K
The Conqueror Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Conqueror.
The Conqueror Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “El conquistador de Mongolia” and “Le Conquérant”.
- Also known as
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- El conquistador de Mongolia
- Le Conquérant
- Sangue de Bárbaros
- Il conquistatore
- A hódító
- Der Eroberer
- 징기스칸
- Erobreren
- Завоевателят
- Завоеватель
- 成吉思汗传
- Valloittaja
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- Zdobywca
- El conqueridor de Mongòlia
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Movies Like The Conqueror
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Genghis Khan, Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan and Genghis Khan.
The Conqueror FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Conqueror, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Conqueror?
The Conqueror runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was The Conqueror released?
The Conqueror was released on March 28, 1956.
Who directed The Conqueror?
The Conqueror was directed by Dick Powell.
More films by Dick Powell Who is in the cast of The Conqueror?
The Conqueror stars John Wayne as Temujin, later Genghis Khan, John Daheim as Tartar Guard Sounding Alarm (uncredited) and Larry Chance as Tartar (uncredited), among 36 credited actors.
How much did The Conqueror make at the box office?
The Conqueror grossed $15,415 worldwide.
Does The Conqueror have a post-credit scene?
No. The Conqueror has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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