Galileo
Originally released in 1975. Galileo is a drama/history film. directed by Joseph Losey. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Chaim Topol, Edward Fox, and Colin Blakely
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 27, 1975
51 years ago
Runtime
2h 25m
145 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chaim Topol
as Galileo Galilei
Edward Fox
as Cardinal Inquisitor
Colin Blakely
as Priuli
Georgia Brown
as Ballad Singer's Wife
Clive Revill
as Ballad Singer
Margaret Leighton
as Elderly Court Lady
John Gielgud
as The Old Cardinal
Michael Gough
as Sagredo
Michael Lonsdale
as Cardinal Barberini (later Pope Urban VIII)
Richard O'Callaghan
as Fulganzio
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The American Film Theatre
- Cinévision Ltée
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galileo about?
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 univers...
Who directed Galileo?
Galileo was directed by Joseph Losey.
How long is Galileo?
Galileo has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
When was Galileo released?
Galileo was released on January 27, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Galileo?
The main cast of Galileo includes Chaim Topol, Edward Fox, Colin Blakely, Georgia Brown, Clive Revill.