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.
Henry Hathaway | Director |
Thomas B. Costain | Novel |
Louis D. Lighton | Producer |
Richard Addinsell | Music |
Jack Cardiff | Director of Photography |
Manuel del Campo | Editor |
William C. Andrews | Art Direction |
Paul Sheriff | Art Direction |
Michael Whittaker | Costume Design |
Muir Mathieson | Music Director |