The Mongols (film)

The Mongols
Italian theatrical release poster
Directed byAndre de Toth
Leopoldo Savona
Written byOttavio Alessi
Alessandro Ferraù
Ugo Guerra
Luciano Martino
Produced byGuido Giambartolomei
StarringJack Palance
Anita Ekberg
CinematographyAldo Giordani
Edited byOtello Colangeli
Music byMario Nascimbene
Distributed byVariety Distribution
Release dates
  • August 31, 1961 (1961-08-31) (Italy)
  • September 26, 1962 (1962-09-26) (United States)
Running time
115 minutes (Italy)
CountriesItaly
France
LanguagesItalian
English

The Mongols (Italian: I mongoli) is a 1961 Italian/French international co-production historical adventure film directed by Andre de Toth and Leopoldo Savona, and starring Jack Palance and Anita Ekberg.

Plot

In the 13th century, the Mongols are invading Poland. Genghis Khan wants peace with the Poles for now but his eldest son Ogotai is eager to continue the war.

Jack Palance in a scene from the film

Cast