Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens
Synopsis
Based on Dava Sobel’s bestselling book, Galileo’s Daughter, this documentary reveals a new side to the famously stubborn scientist – that his closest confidante was his illegitimate daughter, Sister Maria Celeste, a cloistered nun.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Dava Sobel
- Original Score
- Mark Adler
- Original Title
- Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Jones
Dava Sobel
Mark Adler
Brian McDairmant
David Axelrod
Department Leadership Roster
Dava Sobel
Writer
David Axelrod
Producer
Peter Jones
Director
Brian McDairmant
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens about?
Based on Dava Sobel’s bestselling book, Galileo’s Daughter, this documentary reveals a new side to the famously stubborn scientist – that his closest confidante was his illegitimate daughter, Sister Maria Celeste, a cloistered nun.
Who directed Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens?
Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens was directed by Peter Jones.
Who stars in Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens?
The principal cast of Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens includes Simon Callow.
When was Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens released and how long is it?
Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens was composed by Mark Adler.