Genghis Khan (1950 film)

Genghis Khan
Directed byManuel Conde
Screenplay byManuel Urbano
Produced byManuel Conde
Starring
Narrated byTony Cruz (Original Version)
James Agee (US version)
CinematographyEmmanuel Rojas
Edited byRex Heinze
Music byJuan Silos Jr.
Distributed byMC Productions
Release dates
Running time
88 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageTagalog/Filipino

Genghis Khan (or Ang Buhay ni Genghis Khan) is a 1950 Filipino biopic film directed by Manuel Conde, based on the life of Mongol ruler and emperor Genghis Khan.[1][2] It was the earliest film to depict the Khan's life.

Genghis Khan is considered a classic. The film was given a technical achievement citation upon its debut at the 1952 Venice Film Festival. It also was shown at the 1952 Edinburgh Film Festival.[3]

  1. ^ "'Genghis Khan' lost, and found". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 2, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
  2. ^ "'Genghis Khan' shown in PH, formally opens national film archives". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 30, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
  3. ^ "Genghis Khan". August 29, 2010. Retrieved November 20, 2014.