1242: Gateway to the West
After the Hungarian army was annihilated by the Mongols at the battle of Mohi, only the castle of Esztergom stood in the Mongolians' way of invading the rest of Europe. Batu Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan, reaches the walls of Esztergom with his invincible troops. The castle's defenders, led by Eusebius, the canon of Esztergom, and a Spanish mercenary, Captain Simon, are preparing for the final battle. The sudden arrival of Cardinal Cesareani, the Papal Legate, coinciding with the Mongol Lunar New Year celebrations and the mystical practices of Eusebius, combine to offer the defenders a small glimmer of hope.
Directed by Péter Soós · Written by Áron Horváth
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Cast
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Ray Stevenson Caesareane -
Eric Roberts Captain Akos -
Michael Ironside Narrator / Mihaly -
David Schofield Sycardius -
Neil Stuke Commander Simon -
Genevieve Chenneour Uulan -
Jeremy Neumark Jones Eusebius -
Tam Williams Bacso -
Thomas Raft Commander Simon's Guard - Badrakh Battogtokh Khasi
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Tserenbold Tsegmid Negun - The Shaman -
András Stohl Kangar, the Scarface
Make it a double feature
3h 46m together
1242: Gateway to the West
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