1242 - Gateway to the west movie

When Genghis Khan's army invades Europe led by Batu Khan in 1242 it does not expect that a Hungarian castle and canon will stop it.

Batu khan - Bold Choimbol

Bold Choimbol

Batu khan
Mongol ruler, grandson of Genghis Khan.
Historical character.

Eusebius of Esztergom - Jeremy Neumark Jones

Jeremy Neumark Jones

Eusebius of Esztergom
Hungarian canon, hermit and the founder of the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit.
Historical character.

Cardinal Cesareani - Ray Stevenson

Ray Stevenson
(1964-2023)

Cardinal Cesareani 
Papal legate from Rome.

Commander Simon - Neil Stuke

Neil Stuke

Commander Simon
Castle captain.
Historical character.

Sycardius - David Schofield

David Schofield

Sycardius

Captain Ákos - Eric Roberts

Eric Roberts

Captain Ákos
The leader of the castle defenders.

Old crusader - Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

Old crusader

Mongolian shaman - Tserenbold Tsegmid

Tserenbold Tsegmid

Mongolian shaman

Khahi - Barslkhagva Barsa

Baslkhagva Batbold

Khasi
Mongolian warlord.

Prince Güyük - Battur P.

Battur Purevdavaa

Prince Guyuk
Mongol ruler, grandson of Genghis Khan - like Batu khan.
Historical character.

Prince Buri - Bayarbat Mishigdorj

Bayarbat Mishigdorj

Prince Büri
Mongolian prince, commander.
Historical character.

Uulen - Genevieve Florence

Genevieve Florence

Uulen
Batu's concubine.

Bacsó - Tam Williams

Tam Williams

Bacsó
Hungarian soldier from Esztergom.

Kangar, the cuman assassin

András Stohl

Kangar
Cuman assassin. 

Csikasz - Farid Elouardi

Farid Elouardi

Csikasz
Leader of cuman warriors. 

Warrior Gergely - Zsolt László

Zsolt László

Warrior Gergely
Castle defender.

Béla IV of Hungary - László Mátray

László Mátray

Béla IV of Hungary
King of Hungary and Croatia between A.D. 1235 and 1270. Historical character.

Subutai - Gombo Zolboot

Gombo Zolboot

Subutai
Mongol general and the primary military strategist. Historical character.


Scrivener - György Bajomi Nagy

György Bajomi Nagy

Scriviner

Lawman - Bayar Branzagch

Bayar Branzagch

Lawman

Storyline
When the Kingdom of Hungary's army was annihilated by the Mongols at the battle of Mohi, only the castle of Esztergom now stood in the Mongolians' way of invading the rest of Europe. Khan Batu, 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. 

Joan Lane

Péter Soós

director

Balázs István Balázs

director of photography

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Directed bySoós Péter
Director of Photography:Balázs István Balázs
Story byFonyódi Tibor
Screenplay byHorváth Áron
Joan Lane
Co-writersSoós Péter
Sipos Kornél
Mészáros István
ProducersSipos Kornél
Bill Chamberlain
Banzragch Bayaraa
Carlos Alperin
Farkas Dóra
Executive ProducersNamshir Bumchin
Farkas Zsigmond
CAST
ÖzsébJeremy Neumark Jones
Batu KhanBold Choimboil
SycardiusDavid Schofield
BacsóTam Williams
Captain ÁkosEric Roberts
Captain SimonNiel Stuke
Negun the ShamanTserenbold Tsegmid
KhasiBarslkhagva Batbold
Prince GüyükP. Battur
Prince BüriBayarbat Mishigdorj
UulenGenevieve Chenneour
Csikasz, Leader of the CumansFarid Elouardi
Warrior GergelyLászló Zsolt
King BélaMátray László
HermitMichael Ironside
Kangar, Legate’s Guard GeneralStohl András
Legate of the PopeRay Stevenson
SubotajGombo Zolboot
CsiteNémeth Gergő
LawmanBattogtokh Ravdan
Wife of BacsóJuhász Réka
ScrivinerBajomi Nagy György
Shouting WarriorL. Simon László
MonkDietz Gusztáv
Little GirlBalla Riána Emma
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Post-production ProducersKálomista Márton, Csiszár Gergő
EditorsKant Pan, Voga Viki
Production DesignerBorvendég Zsuzsa
Costume DesignersSzakács Györgyi, Batbileg Lkhagvasuren
ComposerGrósz Arthur Valentin
Casting DirectorGillien Hawser


Premiere on October 2, 2025

Thanks to:

National Film Institute Hungary
National Film Institute Hungary 
Embassy of Hungary Ulaanbaatar
Embassy of Hungary Ulaanbaatar
Mogolsat Network LLC
Mongolsat Networks LLC 
Galloping Entertaiment
Galloping Entertainment
Semoon Studio LLC
Semoon Studio LLC 
Foresight Media
Foresight Media
U Film
U Film
G. Brilliant & Associates
G. Brilliant & Associates
Mozgó Mozi
Mozgó Mozi
Mobirise Website Builder
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