60 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestPrince Chinkin dies and the loss deeply saddens Kublai Khan, who, upon hearing the news of Nayan's rebellion, does not hesitate to lead the army to subdue it. For the Polos the time comes to leave again to accompany Princess Kokacin to Persia to see her future husband.
The life of the 13th-century Venetian explorer who sought to connect the civilizations of China and Europe through trade.
Production
Shot on location in China—communist approval took actual years.
Costume
Every extra looks like they raided a museum. In a good way.
Acting
Denholm Elliott bringing Shakespearean gravitas to dad roles.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
NBC spent $23 million in 1980s dollars—one of TV's most expensive miniseries ever at the time.
First Western production shot in China since 1949; crew had government minders reviewing every costume for 'dignity.'
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