Marco Polo (1982)
The life and experiences of the 13th-century explorer, who sought to connect the civilizations of China and Europe through trade.
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Good story, Not enough for a whole film
Excellent, a Must See
Best movie ever!
How wonderful it is to see this fine actress carry a film and carry it so beautifully.
This DVD needs to be produced in DVD format. This epic story line is excellent and well written. There can not be enough said about this production as the all-star cast weaves the tale of the Marco Polo's life, the political and economic reasons began his journey, and the problems he encountered the from start to finish. Ken Marshall's portrayal of Marco Polo developing from young Marco beginning his journey to a more mature Marco through the friendships and experiences that he encounters is excellent. I remember Sada Thompson's great performance as Marco's Aunt Flora. The location shots will take the watcher round the world without ever leaving a seat. The richness of costumes and many locations thrust the watcher back into the time of Marco Polo. It has been a while since I have watched Marco Polo, but I still remember the pageantry, the great performances of each actor, and the the fact that this could also be a documentary -drama about Marco Polo. The watcher can truly develop a picture of the life and times of Marco Polo. NBC really needs to find this in its archives and re-issue this Emmy winning epic in DVD, perhaps for a 25 year anniversary!
Wonderful miniseries. The soundtrack is hauntingly beautiful! I searched for it for years and years. Several months back,I read the post regarding it being available in Holland and recently purchased the DVD from Holland and plugged it into my computer, changed my Windows Media Player to Region 2 and I just enjoyed seeing the series after a 23 year wait. It was like finding an old friend once again. I wanted to share the information for others who may wish to own the Region 2 DVD and didn't know if they could play it here in the US. Thanks for the helpful comments and the trail that led to my finding this miniseries once again.To summarize: Region 2 DVD plus Computer plus DVDPlayer plus Windows Media set on Region 2 equals wonderful viewing! Oh, and a good set of speakers helps, too! Enjoy!!
I can't forget this miniseries. I can't believe it's 20yrs since I saw it on TV. It was said enough by others here, I just had to add my voice.
This is one of the most beautiful mini-series ever filmed. The script was good, the casting was beautiful, the music was wonderful. When TV is good, it is very, very good! This is a jewel, savor it, play it again, and marvel at the wondrous world of Marco Polo.