Marco Polo
Synopsis
Assigned to accompany two priests on a mission to convert the court of Kublai Khan to Christianity, Marco Polo is abandoned in the mountains when the priests, doubting the very existence of China, turn back. Polo eventually pushes bravely forth alone toward the fabled country where he is accepted as an envoy into Khan's court. Marooned on the far side of the world, Polo, accompanied by his servant, Pedro, advances as a Mongol grandee for twenty extraordinary years. What he eventually brings back with him to the West is a chronicle that changed history forever.
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Ian Somerhalder
Marco Polo
BD Wong
Pedro
Desiree Ann Siahaan
Temulun / Kensai
Brian Dennehy
Kublai Khan
Lim Kay Tong
Lord Chenchu
Christian Lee
Cogatai
Luo Yan
Chabi
Alan Shearman
Maffeo Polo
Michael O'Hagan
Old Marco Polo
Lim Yu-Beng
Burmese Priest
Michael Chow Man-Kin
Chi
Ramin Razaghi Sefati
Persian Physician
Sun Jiaolong
Chonggu
Fang Zige
Achmath
Rodger Bumpass
Rustigielo
Paul Cascante
Persian Ambassador
Simon Xu
Vanchu
Daxing Zhang
Rebel Governor
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 6, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Hutchinson
- Original Score
- Ken Thorne
- Original Title
- Marco Polo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Production Studios
- RHI Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Connor
Ron Hutchinson
Ken Thorne
Thomas Burstyn
Barry Peters
Robert Halmi Sr., Robert Halmi Jr., Matthew O'Connor, Tam Chi-San
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Connor
Director
Ron Hutchinson
Writer
Matthew O'Connor
Producer
Tam Chi-San
Producer
Ken Thorne
Original Music Composer
Thomas Burstyn
Director of Photography
Barry Peters
Editor
Horace Ma Kwong-Wing
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marco Polo
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What is Marco Polo about?
Assigned to accompany two priests on a mission to convert the court of Kublai Khan to Christianity, Marco Polo is abandoned in the mountains when the priests, doubting the very existence of China, turn back. Polo eventually pushes bravely forth alone toward the fabled country where he is accepted as an envoy into Khan's court. Marooned on the far side of the world, Polo, accompanied by his servant, Pedro, advances as a Mongol grandee for twenty extraordinary years. What he eventually brings back with him to the West is a chronicle that changed history forever.
Who directed Marco Polo?
Marco Polo was directed by Kevin Connor.
Who stars in Marco Polo?
The principal cast of Marco Polo includes Ian Somerhalder, BD Wong, Desiree Ann Siahaan, Brian Dennehy, Lim Kay Tong.
When was Marco Polo released and how long is it?
Marco Polo was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Marco Polo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marco Polo was composed by Ken Thorne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marco Polo?
Marco Polo holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).