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Galileo: On the Shoulders of Giants

  • TV Movie
  • 19971997
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 57m
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6.7/10
36
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Galileo: On the Shoulders of Giants (1997)
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Galileo is thwarted in his pursuit to uncover the universe's mysteries by a lack of money, a lazy brother and a jealous rival. Luckily, he finds support from his student, Prince Cosimo, son ... Read allGalileo is thwarted in his pursuit to uncover the universe's mysteries by a lack of money, a lazy brother and a jealous rival. Luckily, he finds support from his student, Prince Cosimo, son of the Medici family.Galileo is thwarted in his pursuit to uncover the universe's mysteries by a lack of money, a lazy brother and a jealous rival. Luckily, he finds support from his student, Prince Cosimo, son of the Medici family.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
36
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  • Director
    • David Devine
  • Writer
    • Heather Conkie
  • Stars
    • Michael Moriarty
    • Kenny Vadas
    • Louis Del Grande
  • Director
    • David Devine
  • Writer
    • Heather Conkie
  • Stars
    • Michael Moriarty
    • Kenny Vadas
    • Louis Del Grande
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    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations

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    Michael Moriarty
    Michael Moriarty
    • Galileo
    Kenny Vadas
    • Prince Cosimo
    Louis Del Grande
    • Colombe
    Tony Nardi
    Tony Nardi
    • Michelangelo
    Damir Andrei
    • Friar Sarpi
    Anna Migliarisi
    • The Duchess
    Michael Copeman
    Michael Copeman
    • The Cardinal
    Gianni Campi
    • The Sidekick
    Guido Cerasuolo
    • Giordano Bruno
    Richard Mozer
    • Senior Frescati
    Ian Cardarelli
    • Trattoria Proprietor
    M. Elena Frusciante
    • Girlfriend 1
    Antonia Pavan
    • Girlfriend 2
    Miriam Centanin
    • Maiden 1
    Patrizia Rubin
    • Maiden 2
    George Stein
    • The Doge
    Nando Marino
    • Student 1
    Gino Rulo
    • Student 2
    • Director
      • David Devine
    • Writer
      • Heather Conkie
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      As seen through a telescope from Earth, Jupiter does not appear as a crescent. Also, seen at the same magnification as the full moon was shown a second earlier, it would appear much smaller. No stars would be seen right next to the full moon, due to the huge difference in luminosity.

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    10/10
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    In all honesty, this is a perfect film. Before watching, i questioned myself frequently on the laws of physics and gravity itself. In fact, i believed that the earth was the center of the universe, and that the earth is fully flat, like a frisbee. My father, named michaelangelo, was one of the first people who taught me this very notion, which I still hold true to this day. However, after watching this masterpiece of a film, i realized my wrongdoings in the past. Galileo is truly a genius, and i should stop believing heresay proposed by ancient elders of my generation who are, in all ways, stupid and inane. They should all have regretted teaching me such nonsense. Have a good day.
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    • Release date
      • January 3, 1999 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • ともだちは科学者 ガリレオ~それでも地球は回っている
    • Filming locations
      • Monselice, Padua, Veneto, Italy
    • Production company
      • Devine Entertainment
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      57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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