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Doctor Who: Marco Polo (1964)

7.219642h 55mEN
Science FictionAdventureDrama

Directed by Waris Hussein

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

2h 55m

Language

EN

Release

April 4, 1964

Director

Waris Hussein

Overview

The TARDIS crew lands in the Himalayas of Cathay in 1289, their ship badly damaged, and are picked up by Marco Polo's caravan on its way along the fabled Silk Road to see the Emperor Kublai Khan. The story concerns the Doctor and his companions' attempts to thwart the machinations of Tegana, who att...

Cast

William Hartnell

William Hartnell

The Doctor

Carole Ann Ford

Carole Ann Ford

Susan Foreman

Jacqueline Hill

Jacqueline Hill

Barbara Wright

William Russell

William Russell

Ian Chesterton

Mark Eden

Mark Eden

Marco Polo

Derren Nesbitt

Derren Nesbitt

Tegana

Zienia Merton

Zienia Merton

Ping Cho

Martin Miller

Martin Miller

Kublai Khan

Jimmy Gardner

Jimmy Gardner

Chenchu

Charles Wade

Charles Wade

Malik

Philip Voss

Philip Voss

Acomat

Paul Carson

Paul Carson

Ling-Tau

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Doctor Who: Marco Polo (1964), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The TARDIS crew lands in the Himalayas of Cathay in 1289, their ship badly damaged, and are picked up by Marco Polo's caravan on its way along the fabled Silk Road to see the Emperor Kublai Khan. The story concerns the Doctor and his companions' attempts to thwart the machinations of Tegana, who attempts to sabotage the caravan along its travels through the Pamir Plateau and across the treacherous Gobi Desert, and ultimately to assassinate Kublai Khan in Peking, at the height of his imperial power.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Doctor Who: Marco Polo. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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