Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan

The story recounts the early life of Genghis Khan, a slave who went on to conquer half the world in the 11th century.

Cast

Tadanobu Asano

as Genghis Khan / Temüjin

Sun Honglei

as Jamukha

Khulan Chuluun

as Borte

Baasanjav Mijid

as Esugei

Amadu Mamadakov

as Targutai

He Qi

as Dai-Sechen

Ben Hon Sun

as Monk

Ji Ri Mu Tu

as Boorchu

You Er

as Sorgan-Shira

Huntun Batu

as Altan

Reviews

Wuchak

_**The Origins of the Great Khan**_ As a boy, I had a bit of a fascination with Genghis Khan (meaning Great King) and even drew a picture of him titled, naturally, "Temujin," his actual name. I don't know what it was that attracted me; likely his cool-sounding title and world-conquering exploits....

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