Marco the Magnificent
"A story of endurance, savagery and heroism"
Originally released in 1965. Marco the Magnificent is a adventure film. directed by Denys de La Patellière.
Starring Horst Buchholz, Anthony Quinn, and Orson Welles
Synopsis
Young Marco Polo travels to China to help Kublai Khan fight against rebels, headed by his own son, with a new invention: gunpowder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 6, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Egypt
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Directors
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie
- Avala Film
- Prodi Cinematografica
- ITTAC
- Italaf Kaboul
- Mounir Rafla
- Cine Custodia Film AG Zuerich
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marco the Magnificent about?
Young Marco Polo travels to China to help Kublai Khan fight against rebels, headed by his own son, with a new invention: gunpowder.
Who directed Marco the Magnificent?
Marco the Magnificent was directed by Denys de La Patellière.
How long is Marco the Magnificent?
Marco the Magnificent has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Marco the Magnificent released?
Marco the Magnificent was released on August 6, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marco the Magnificent?
The main cast of Marco the Magnificent includes Horst Buchholz, Anthony Quinn, Orson Welles, Bruno Cremer, Omar Sharif.