Marco Polo
The life of the 13th-century Venetian explorer who sought to connect the civilizations of China and Europe through trade.
Overview
The life of the 13th-century Venetian explorer who sought to connect the civilizations of China and Europe through trade.
Vincenzo Labella
Producer
Episodes
1. Part 1
In 1298 the Genoese fleet attacks the Venetian ships. Marco Polo is captured and ends up in prison, where he starts dictating his memoirs to Rustichello da Pisa...
2. Part 2
Niccolò and Matteo Polo, Marco's father and uncle, return from Venice as ambassadors of the Great Khan, and then leave for Cathay (China), this time together with Marco. The three arrive in the Holy Land, where Tebaldo Visconti tasks them with spreading the Christian gospel: in the Armenian deserts, however, they are attacked by Saracens...
3. Part 3
After the Saracen leader has granted freedom to the Polos, the caravan can resume its journey and continue advancing into endless Persia. The Polos arrive in Hormuz, in the Persian Gulf, from where they intend to sail to China. However, the city was decimated by the plague and the ships were set on fire to stem the contagion. The Polos are forced to retreat towards the North.
Cast & Crew
Ken Marshall
Marco Polo
Denholm Elliott
Niccolò Polo
Tony Vogel
Matteo Polo
