---
title: "Marco Polo"
year: 1962
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/marco-polo-1962"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 131387
imdb_id: "tt0055141"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Marco Polo (1962) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/marco-polo-1962

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Marco Polo is a 1962 historical action adventure film that was released in Italy on June 21, 1962. The film, also known by the Italian title L'avventura di un italiano in Cina, features a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes. Directing duties for the production were shared by Piero Pierotti, Hugo Fregonese, and Richard McNamara. The cast includes actors Rory Calhoun, Yoko Tani, Robert Hundar, and Camillo Pilotto. For the American English-dubbed version of the movie, additional scenes were directed by Hugo Fregonese, and a new musical score was composed by Les Baxter. The plot follows the journey of an Italian explorer who rescues the daughter of the Mongol leader Kublai Khan. During his travels, the explorer encounters a hermit who has invented gunpowder. Following this meeting, the explorer builds a cannon. The film is categorized as an adventure production and is documented in both the Movie Database and IMDb.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Plex, Plex Channel | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Kino Film Collection, Kino Film Collection Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hugo Fregonese, Piero Pierotti
- **Networks / Studios**: Panda Films, Filmorsa, Alta Vista

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rory Calhoun** as *Marco Polo*
- **Yoko Tani** as *Princess Amurroy*
- **Camillo Pilotto** as *Grand Khan*
- **Pierre Cressoy** as *Cuday*
- **Michael Chow** as *Ciu-Lin*
- **Thien-Huong** as *Tai-Au*
- **Ernest Van-Mohr**
- **Ada Passeri** as *Tia Balena*
- **Claudio Undari** as *Mongka*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Marco Polo online?
Marco Polo is currently available to watch or stream on Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Marco Polo worth watching?
Marco Polo holds a community rating of 4.5/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Marco Polo and when was it released?
Marco Polo is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1962. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Marco Polo?
Marco Polo was directed by Hugo Fregonese, Piero Pierotti.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Marco Polo — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/131387)
- [Marco Polo (1962 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Polo_(1962_film))
- [Marco Polo (1962) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/131387-marco-polo/cast)
- [Marco Polo (1962) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055141/)

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