Marco the Magnificent (1965)

Name: Marco the Magnificent
Genre: Adventure
Released: 1965
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 4.6
Cast: Horst Buchholz, Anthony Quinn, Orson Welles, Bruno Cremer, Omar Sharif

1h 52m Egypt, Switzerland, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, France, Italy

Adventure

Plot

Young Marco Polo embarks on an adventurous journey to China, where he finds himself caught in a political storm. Tasked by Kublai Khan, he must confront a rebellion led by the Khan's own son. Equipped with a revolutionary invention—gunpowder—Marco navigates treacherous landscapes and complex loyalties. As he aids Kublai in quelling the insurrection, he discovers not only the intricacies of warfare but also the depths of familial conflict. The tale weaves together themes of bravery, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of peace in a tumultuous era.

Cast

Horst Buchholz Anthony Quinn Orson Welles Bruno Cremer Omar Sharif Robert Hossein Akim Tamiroff Elsa Martinelli Grégoire Aslan Massimo Girotti Folco Lulli Guido Alberti Jacques Monod Miloje 'Mi?a' Orlovi? Lynne Sue Moon