Marco the Magnificent(1965)
La Fabuleuse Aventure de Marco Polo
A story of endurance, savagery and heroism
Marco the Magnificent Synopsis
Young Marco Polo travels to China to help Kublai Khan fight against rebels, headed by his own son, with a new invention: gunpowder.
Marco the Magnificent (1965) is a adventure film directed by Denys de La Patellière, released on August 6, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Horst Buchholz, Anthony Quinn, Orson Welles and Bruno Cremer. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Denys de La Patellière
- Writers:
- Noël Howard, Denys de La Patellière, Jean-Paul Rappeneau
- Producers:
- Raoul Lévy
- Cinematographer:
- Wladimir Ivanov
- Composer:
- Georges Garvarentz
- Production:
- Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie, Avala Film, Prodi Cinematografica, ITTAC, Italaf Kaboul, Mounir Rafla, Cine Custodia Film AG Zuerich
- Status:
- Released
Marco the Magnificent Cast & Crew
Main cast
Horst Buchholz
as Marco Polo
Anthony Quinn
as Kublai Khan
Orson Welles
as Akerman, Marco's Teacher
Bruno Cremer
as Guillaume de Tripoli, a Knight Templar
Omar Sharif
as Sheik Alla Hou
Robert Hossein
as Prince Nayam
Akim Tamiroff
as The Old Man of the Mountain
Elsa Martinelli
as The Woman with the Whip
Grégoire Aslan
as Achmed Abdullah
Massimo Girotti
as Nicolo, Marco's Father
Folco Lulli
as Spinello, Venetian Merchant
Guido Alberti
as Pope Gregory X
Key crew
Directed by Denys de La Patellière, written by Noël Howard, Denys de La Patellière and Jean-Paul Rappeneau, produced by Raoul Lévy.
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Marco the Magnificent Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 12 ratings.
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Marco the Magnificent – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Marco the Magnificent online?
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Marco the Magnificent (1965) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Marco the Magnificent?
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The main cast of Marco the Magnificent (1965) includes Horst Buchholz, Anthony Quinn, Orson Welles, Bruno Cremer and Omar Sharif. The film was directed by Denys de La Patellière. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Marco the Magnificent released?
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Marco the Magnificent was released on August 6, 1965 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Marco the Magnificent worth watching?
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Marco the Magnificent (1965) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.