Marco Visconti (TV series)

Marco Visconti is an Italian historical drama television series that originally aired on Programma Nazionale (now Rai 1) in 1975. It is based on the 1834 novel of the same name by Tommaso Grossi. The series tells a story of love, betrayal, and revenge set in 14th-century Lombardy, during a period of intense political strife.

The plot revolves around Marco Visconti, a powerful and ruthless nobleman, and his complicated relationship with Bice Del Balzo, a young woman whom both he and his cousin, Ottorino Visconti, are in love with. The series explores the conflicts between the Visconti and Della Torre families, the political intrigues of the era, and the personal dramas that unfold amidst the historical backdrop.

Notable for its dramatic storytelling, costume design, and set design, Marco Visconti achieved considerable popularity in Italy. The series has been re-aired multiple times and is remembered as a classic example of Italian historical television drama. Key actors in the series include Raf Vallone as Marco Visconti and Pamela Villoresi as Bice Del Balzo. The series was directed by Anton Giulio Majano.