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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.
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1242: Gateway to the West
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Quick facts
Year
2025
Runtime
1h 45m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.0/10
Votes
2
Genre
Fantasy, Action, History
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$13.0M
Cast
invasion
priest
historical drama
13th century
hungarian history
historical epic
mongolian history
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Questions about 1242: Gateway to the West
How long is 1242: Gateway to the West?
1242: Gateway to the West has a runtime of 1h 45m (1 hour and 45 minutes).
Who directed 1242: Gateway to the West?
1242: Gateway to the West was directed by Péter Soós and released in 2025.
What genre is 1242: Gateway to the West?
1242: Gateway to the West is a Fantasy, Action, History film (2025).
Who stars in 1242: Gateway to the West?
The cast of 1242: Gateway to the West includes Ray Stevenson, Eric Roberts, Michael Ironside, David Schofield, Neil Stuke.
What is the TMDB rating for 1242: Gateway to the West?
1242: Gateway to the West has a TMDB rating of 5.0/10 based on 2 votes.
