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16 May 1982 (USA)
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Plot:
The life and experiences of the 13th-century explorer, who sought to connect the civilizations of China and Europe through trade.
Awards:
Won 2 Primetime Emmys.
Another 7 nominations
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One of the best miniseries produced - ever.
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Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 25 of 60)| Ken Marshall | ... | Marco Polo (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Denholm Elliott | ... | Niccolo Polo (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Tony Vogel | ... | Matteo Polo (1 episode, 1982) | |
| F. Murray Abraham | ... | Jacopo (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Anne Bancroft | ... | Marco's Mother (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Riccardo Cucciolla | ... | Uncle Zane (1 episode, 1982) | |
| John Gielgud | ... | Doge of Venice (1 episode, 1982) | |
| John Houseman | ... | Patriarch of Aquileia (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Burt Lancaster | ... | Pope Gregory X / ... (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Tony Lo Bianco | ... | Brother Nicholas (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Ian McShane | ... | Ali Ben Yussouf (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Leonard Nimoy | ... | Achmet (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Ruocheng Ying | ... | Kublai Khan (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Sada Thompson | ... | Aunt Flora (1 episode, 1982) | |
| David Warner | ... | Antonio 'Rustichello' Rustico (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Mario Adorf | ... | Giovanni (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Hal Buckley | ... | Brother William (1 episode, 1982) | |
| John Dicks | ... | Brother Philip (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Georgia Slowe | ... | Caterina (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Marilù Tolo | ... | Fiammetta (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Patrick Mower | ... | Brother Damian (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Lin Lao | ... | Bayan (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Gordon Mitchell | ... | Arnolfo (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Sun Shulin | ... | Argan (1 episode, 1982) | |
| Jack Watson | ... | Sailor (1 episode, 1982) |
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Brazil:270 min (edited version) | USA:600 min (including commercials) | Sweden:480 min (TV version)
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Referenced in "Biography: Leonard Nimoy: Spock and Beyond" (1996)
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This DVD needs to be produced in DVD format. This epic story line is excellent and well written. There can not be enough said about this production as the all-star cast weaves the tale of the Marco Polo's life, the political and economic reasons began his journey, and the problems he encountered the from start to finish. Ken Marshall's portrayal of Marco Polo developing from young Marco beginning his journey to a more mature Marco through the friendships and experiences that he encounters is excellent. I remember Sada Thompson's great performance as Marco's Aunt Flora. The location shots will take the watcher round the world without ever leaving a seat. The richness of costumes and many locations thrust the watcher back into the time of Marco Polo. It has been a while since I have watched Marco Polo, but I still remember the pageantry, the great performances of each actor, and the the fact that this could also be a documentary -drama about Marco Polo. The watcher can truly develop a picture of the life and times of Marco Polo. NBC really needs to find this in its archives and re-issue this Emmy winning epic in DVD, perhaps for a 25 year anniversary!