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6.8 / 10(30 votes)IMDbFirst Aired: 19821 Season

Marco Polo

Series Overview

The life of the 13th-century Venetian explorer who sought to connect the civilizations of China and Europe through trade.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
Rai 1
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 8 Episodes

71 min per episode

Air Date Window

1982 – 1983

Premiered: Sun, Dec 5, 1982

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Jan 23, 1983

Season 1, Episode 8: “Part 8”

Prince Chinkin dies and the loss deeply saddens Kublai Khan, who, upon hearing the news of Nayan's rebellion, does not hesitate to lead the army to subdue it. For the Polos the time comes to leave again to accompany Princess Kokacin to Persia to see her future husband.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Giuliano Montaldo

Screenplay & Story

Vincenzo Labella, Giuliano Montaldo, David Butler

Original Score & Music

Ennio Morricone

Director of Photography

Pasqualino De Santis

Film Editing

Nino Baragli

Producers

Vincenzo Labella, Giovanni Bertolucci

Department Leadership Roster

Vincenzo Labella

Producer

Vincenzo Labella

Screenplay

Giuliano Montaldo

Giuliano Montaldo

Screenplay

Ennio Morricone

Ennio Morricone

Original Music Composer

David Butler

Screenplay

Luciano Ricceri

Luciano Ricceri

Production Design

Enrico Sabbatini

Costume Design

Pasqualino De Santis

Pasqualino De Santis

Director of Photography

Nino Baragli

Nino Baragli

Editor

Giovanni Bertolucci

Producer

Giuliano Montaldo

Giuliano Montaldo

Director

Franco Fantasia

Franco Fantasia

Stunt Coordinator

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Marco Polo.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marco Polo

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Marco Polo about?

The life of the 13th-century Venetian explorer who sought to connect the civilizations of China and Europe through trade.

How many seasons does Marco Polo have?

Marco Polo comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Marco Polo?

Key cast members in Marco Polo include Ken Marshall, Denholm Elliott, Tony Vogel.

Who created or directed Marco Polo?

Marco Polo was developed and directed by Giuliano Montaldo.