Genghis Khan (1965)

Eli Wallach: The Shah Of Khwarezm

Quotes 

• Shah of Khwarezm : There is only one way to stop this violator of treaties. You and I will ride together against this Genghis Khan. We will crush this wolf, this thirster after blood, this corrupt defiler of women, this - scavenger!

  Jamuga : Your serenity speaks words of wisdom.

• Shah of Khwarezm : I had hoped to see Mongol kill Mongol, and so wipe themselves out and rid Khwarezm from all danger.

  Jamuga : Instead of which?

  Shah of Khwarezm : I find myself on an uncomfortable horse in a drafty place and in a very dangerous situation.

• Shah of Khwarezm : I have not offended him.

  Jamuga : He has offended you. Years ago, that caravan on the slave trail, his violation of the treaty.

  Shah of Khwarezm : Oh, that was when...

  Jamuga : That was when the supply from the East was cut off. No spices, no jewels. No women.

• Shah of Khwarezm : If we - if I survive this day, it will have taught me a lesson, that a man can be too clever.

• Shah of Khwarezm : A gift shall seal our bargain. One of my daughters? Two?

• Geen : To conquer, one has to take risks.

  Shah of Khwarezm : At my age, I do not need to take risks.