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The Fall of Otrar

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Intrigue and turmoil precede Genghis Khan's systematic destruction of an Asian civilization.
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Jake Cole Slant Magazine Jan 17
The film often conveys an intense claustrophobia befitting the siege campaign that brought the walled city of Otrar to its knees. Go to Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 07/02/2022
At 165 minutes this is a pretty long haul, and the shifting alliances mapped out in the dark and claustrophobic first part can be difficult to follow; the payoff comes in the second part... Go to Full Review Dave Kehr New York Times 08/22/2002
3/5
A strange and fascinating historical epic set in the 13th century. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Aug 8 Based on a true story in 2.75 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed $3,700.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 10/24/2012 Fantastic movie. 3 hours goes by in a flash. Very, very foreign Totally watchable. Unfortunately doesn't seem to be on dvd. See more Read all reviews
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Ardak Amirkulov

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Synopsis Intrigue and turmoil precede Genghis Khan's systematic destruction of an Asian civilization.
Director
Ardak Amirkulov
Distributor
Seagull Films
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
History, Drama, War
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 23, 2002, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 1, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.7K
Runtime
2h 37m
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