Synopsis
In the 13th century, Walter of Gurnie, a disinherited Saxon youth, is forced to flee England. With his friend, Tristram, he falls in with the army of the fierce but avuncular General Bayan, and journeys all the way to China, where both men become involved in intrigues in the court of Kublai Khan.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
25 audience votes
Key crew
- Henry HathawayDirector
- Talbot JenningsScreenplay
Cast
- Tyrone PowerWalter of Gurnie
- Orson WellesBayan
- Cécile AubryMaryam
- Jack HawkinsTristram Griffin
- Michael RennieKing Edward
- Finlay CurrieAlfgar
- Herbert LomAnthemus
- Mary ClareCountess Eleanor of Lessford
- Robert BlakeMahmoud
- Alfonso BedoyaLu Chung
- Gibb McLaughlinWilderkin
- James Robertson JusticeSimeon Beautrie
Stills
Themes
medieval