1242: Gateway to the West

Oct 2, 2025

1h 45m

★ 5.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Fantasy

Action

History

Production Companies

Chelsea Pictures

Mozgó Mozi

Galloping Entertainment

MongolSat Network

1242: Gateway to the West Trailers

Cast

Caesareane

Ray Stevenson

Captain Akos

Eric Roberts

Narrator / Mihaly

Michael Ironside

Sycardius

David Schofield

Commander Simon

Neil Stuke

Uulan

Genevieve Chenneour

Eusebius

Jeremy Neumark Jones

Bacso

Tam Williams

Commander Simon's Guard

Thomas Raft

Khasi

Badrakh Battogtokh

Negun - The Shaman

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