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Galileo

  • 19681968
  • 1h 45m
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Galileo (1968)
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A humble scientist from Padua proves that the Earth revolves and that it is not the center of the universe. He has few supporters and many enemies. When Giordano Bruno dies a martyr's death,... Read allA humble scientist from Padua proves that the Earth revolves and that it is not the center of the universe. He has few supporters and many enemies. When Giordano Bruno dies a martyr's death, Galileo exclaims: "Science needs scientists, not martyrs!" In order to preserve his disco... Read allA humble scientist from Padua proves that the Earth revolves and that it is not the center of the universe. He has few supporters and many enemies. When Giordano Bruno dies a martyr's death, Galileo exclaims: "Science needs scientists, not martyrs!" In order to preserve his discovery and continue his research he tries to make peace with the church but does not succeed... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
259
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POPULARITY
267,226
125,265
  • Director
    • Liliana Cavani
  • Writers
    • Liliana Cavani
    • Tullio Pinelli
  • Stars
    • Cyril Cusack
    • Georgi Kaloyanchev
    • Nikolay Doychev
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  • Director
    • Liliana Cavani
  • Writers
    • Liliana Cavani
    • Tullio Pinelli
  • Stars
    • Cyril Cusack
    • Georgi Kaloyanchev
    • Nikolay Doychev
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Cyril Cusack
    Cyril Cusack
    • Galileo
    Georgi Kaloyanchev
    Georgi Kaloyanchev
    • Giordano Bruno
    • (as Gheorghi Kaloiancev)
    Nikolay Doychev
    • Belarmin
    • (as Nicolai Doicev)
    Miroslav Mindov
    • Kardinal Bordzhiya
    Georgi Cherkelov
    • Toskana's ambasador
    • (as Gheorghi Cerkelov)
    Mikhail Mikhaylov
    • Sarpi
    • (as Michail Michailov)
    Nevena Kokanova
    Nevena Kokanova
    • Galileo's Mistress
    Nikolai Ouzounov
    • Kardinal Chentino
    Plamen Ciarov
    • Priest
    Mila Dimitrova
    • Mother
    Beniesc Mois
    • Surveyor
    Vladimir Davcev
    • Priest
    Paolo Graziosi
    Paolo Graziosi
    • Bernini
    Gigi Ballista
    • Trial Judge
    Lou Castel
    Lou Castel
    • Friar
    Kenneth Belton
    Piero Vida
    Piero Vida
    • Pope Urban VIII
    Boris Arabow
    • Director
      • Liliana Cavani
    • Writers
      • Liliana Cavani
      • Tullio Pinelli
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    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Choir: Keep the light of science bright, care for it and use it right, lest it became a fire fall to consume us all, to consume us all.

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      Edited into Ketzer (1971)

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 1969 (Bulgaria)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • Bulgaria
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Galileo Galilei
    • Filming locations
      • Sofia, Bulgaria
    • Production companies
      • Fenice Cinematografica
      • Rizzoli Film
      • Kinozenter
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      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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