Galileo
Synopsis
A humble scientist from Padua proves that the Earth revolves and that it is not the center of the universe.
Top Cast
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Cyril Cusack
Galileo
Georgi Kaloyanchev
Giordano Bruno
Gigi Ballista
commissario domenicano
Giulio Brogi
Giovanni Francesco Sagredo
Piero Vida
Papa Urbano VIII
Georgi Cherkelov
Toskana's ambasador
Nikolay Doychev
Belarmin
Miroslav Mindov
Kardinal Bordzhiya
Maya Dragomanska
figlia di Galileo
Giampiero Frondini
cardinale
Paolo Graziosi
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Nevena Kokanova
Marina
Max Turilli
Acquapendente
Lou Castel
padre Charles
Dante Cona
Mikhail Mikhaylov
Sarpi
Vittorio Duse
Jean Rougeul
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liliana Cavani
- Screenplay & Story
- Tullio Pinelli, Liliana Cavani, Fabrizio Onofri
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Galileo
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fenice Cinematografica, Rizzoli Film, Kinozenter
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liliana Cavani
Tullio Pinelli, Liliana Cavani, Fabrizio Onofri
Ennio Morricone
Alfio Contini
Nino Baragli
Leo Pescarolo
Department Leadership Roster
Liliana Cavani
Director
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Leo Pescarolo
Producer
Tullio Pinelli
Screenplay
Liliana Cavani
Screenplay
Fabrizio Onofri
Screenplay
Bogoya Sapundzhyev
Production Design
Alfio Contini
Director of Photography
Nino Baragli
Editor
Ezio Frigerio
Production Design
Ezio Frigerio
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Galileo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Galileo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Galileo about?
A humble scientist from Padua proves that the Earth revolves and that it is not the center of the universe.
Who directed Galileo?
Galileo was directed by Liliana Cavani.
Who stars in Galileo?
The principal cast of Galileo includes Cyril Cusack, Georgi Kaloyanchev, Gigi Ballista, Giulio Brogi, Piero Vida.
When was Galileo released and how long is it?
Galileo was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Galileo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Galileo was composed by Ennio Morricone.