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Galileo

Galileo

(1975)

Overview

Challenged by a new student, tutor and theorist Galileo co-opts emerging telescope technology and discovers irrefutable proof of the heretical notion that the earth is not the center of the universe. But in a rigid society ruled by an uneasy alliance of aristocracy and clergy already undermined by the Plague and the Reformation, science is a threat and enlightenment is a luxury. Faced with either death at the hands of the Inquisition or recantation to a hypocritical but all-powerful Papacy, Galileo must choose between his own life and the restless scientific curiosity that he has spurned family, friends, and wealth to pursue.

Featured Crew

  1. Director : Joseph Losey
  2. Writer : Joseph Losey,Barbara Bray
  3. Editor : Reginald Beck
  4. Cast : Chaim Topol,Edward Fox,Colin Blakely,Georgia Brown,Clive Revill,Margaret Leighton,John Gielgud,Michael Gough,Michael Lonsdale,Richard O'Callaghan,Tim Woodward,Judy Parfitt,John McEnery,Patrick Magee,Mary Larkin,Madeline Smith

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Original TitleGalileo

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1975-01-27

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 25m

Production CompaniesThe American Film Theatre,Cinévision Ltée,The Ely Landau Organization Inc.

Genres

  • Drama
  • History

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