Trivia / Genghis Khan (1965)

• California Doubling: Although the movie takes place in Asia, the film was shot in Yugoslavia.
• Fake Nationality: None of the actors are actually Mongol, and the Emperor of China is played by an Englishman.
• Money, Dear Boy: Omar Sharif was furious that the $25,000 that Eli Wallach was earning per week was more than Sharif was being paid for the entire film. Wallach had only taken the role after a London play he was scheduled to appear in collapsed, and he was in urgent need of a quick payday.
• What Could Have Been:
  • Yul Brynner was considered for the title role, but was considered "too expensive" by producer Irving Allen.
  • Claire Bloom was attached at one point.

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