Kazakh Khanate: Diamond Sword

Jan 5, 2017

2h 13m

★ 4.6

A truly epic vision.

Overview

Set in the 15th century, the story follows the formation of the Kazakh state after the death of Genghis Khan and the usurpation of power by one of Khan's descendants, leading the sultans Kerei and Janibek to resort to some nomadic tribes to remove the usurper, hoping for a better life and freedom.

Genres

Action

War

Drama

History

Production Companies

Kazakhfilm Studios

Freedom Finance

Almaty City Hall

Basis-A

Russian Cinema Fund

Centaurus Films

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Cast

Yerkebulan Daiyrov

Исбек Абильмажинов

Аян Утепберген

Мадина Есманова

Doskhan Zholzhaksynov

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