In the 13th century, Walter of Gurnie, a disinherited Saxon youth, is forced to flee England. With his friend, Tristram, he falls in with the army of the fierce but avuncular General Bayan, and journeys all the way to China, where both men become involved in intrigues in the court of Kublai Khan.
| Directing | Henry Hathaway | Director |
| Writing | Thomas B. Costain | Novel |
| Production | Louis D. Lighton | Producer |
| Sound | Muir Mathieson | Music Director |
| Editing | Manuel del Campo | Editor |
| Art | William C. Andrews | Art Direction |
| Art | Paul Sheriff | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Michael Whittaker | Costume Design |
| Sound | Richard Addinsell | Music |
| Camera | Jack Cardiff | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Buster Ambler | Sound Recordist |
| Crew | W. Percy Day | Special Effects |
| Writing | Talbot Jennings | Screenplay |
| Directing | Bluey Hill | Assistant Director |