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, Leopoldo Savona, and Riccardo Freda.[1] The film starred Jack Palance and Anita Ekberg.[2][3]

Plot summary

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

Cast

References

  1. ^ Williams, David John (1999). "Medieval Movies: A Filmography". Film & History. 29 (1–2): 20–32 – via ProQuest.
  2. ^ Byrge, Duane (13 November 2006). "Jack Palance dies at 87". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  3. ^ "Anita Ekberg 1931-2015". CBS News. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  • I mongoli at IMDb
  • I mongoli at Variety Distribution
  • The Mongols at the TCM Movie Database
  • The Mongols at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films