The Life of Galileo (1964)
BBC version of Brecht's epic account of Galileo's persecution for his 'heretical' idea that the earth moved around the sun.
Director: Charles Jarrott
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: April 29, 1964
Cast
- Leo McKern - Galileo
- Nigel Stock - Narrator / Sagredo / Cardinal Bellarmin / Pamphleteer / Peasant
- Fergus McClelland - Andrea, the boy
- Rosalie Crutchley - Mrs. Sarti
- George Roubicek - Ludovico
- Anthony Morton - Priuli, the Curator
- Paul Endersby - The Doge / Christopher Clavius
- Sheila Shand Gibbs - Virginia
- Martin Sterndale - Matti
- Michael Peake - Senator
Screenplay
- Ursula Gray (Adaptation)
- Bertolt Brecht (Theatre Play)
- Harry Moore (Story Editor)
Music: Norman Kay
Production: BBC TV
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Life of Galileo about?
- BBC version of Brecht's epic account of Galileo's persecution for his 'heretical' idea that the earth moved around the sun.
- Who directed The Life of Galileo?
- The Life of Galileo was directed by Charles Jarrott.
- Who stars in The Life of Galileo?
- The Life of Galileo stars Leo McKern, Nigel Stock, Fergus McClelland, Rosalie Crutchley, George Roubicek, Anthony Morton.
- How long is The Life of Galileo?
- The Life of Galileo has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Life of Galileo?
- The Life of Galileo is a Drama film.
- Where was The Life of Galileo produced?
- The Life of Galileo was produced in United Kingdom.