THE Life & Career of Actor

                                                                                    (7/4/1931 - 6/2/1977)

Genghis Khan

A passable historical epic with some good action scenes, but hung up by a script loaded with nonsense. The plot follows the Chinese warriors' rise to power and his campaign of revenge against his old enemy Jamuga, who murdered Genghis Khan's father. Moments of decent acting stand out among the routine.126 minutes.

Did you know that Steve Boyd and Omar Sharif actually got hurt pretty badly and by each other? Well, they did!     

In the final fight scene, the guys really put all they've got into the scene. First, Omar kicks Stephen right in his groin area  which makes Steve roll over on the ground in excruciating pain (picture 2). Then, Stephen gets his turn and accidentally cuts Omar right on his forehead (That's Omar in the chair and Stephen right behind him!). Still, Stephen was all smiles: "All in a days work of an actor". 

The two actors parted as friends.       

Director: Henry Levin. Starring: Omar Sharif, Stephen Boyd, Francoise Dorleac

Released:1964.