The Conqueror
The Conqueror
Mongol chief Temujin battles against Tartar armies and for the love of the Tartar princess Bortai. Temujin becomes the emperor Genghis Khan.
Mister Arn reviewedJune 7, 2025
“The Conqueror” stars John Wayne as Genghis Khan, and it only goes downhill from there. His trademark cowboy swagger feels wildly out of place, and the stiff dialogue doesn’t do him any favors. The forced romance with Susan Hayward, who primarily serves as distressed window dressing, adds to the awkwardness. What unfolds is a spectacle, loud and lavish, yet completely detached from any genuine cultural or historical context.