Leben des Galilei
Synopsis
Galileo, an eminent professor and scientist in the 17th century Venetian Republic, is short of money. A prospective student tells him about a novel invention, the telescope, that is being sold in Amsterdam.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Losey, Ruth Berlau
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Laughton, Bertolt Brecht
- Original Score
- Hanns Eisler
- Original Title
- Leben des Galilei
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Losey, Ruth Berlau
Charles Laughton, Bertolt Brecht
Hanns Eisler
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Davison
Production Design
Charles Laughton
Writer
Joseph Losey
Director
Ruth Berlau
Director
Robert Davison
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leben des Galilei
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Leben des Galilei about?
Galileo, an eminent professor and scientist in the 17th century Venetian Republic, is short of money. A prospective student tells him about a novel invention, the telescope, that is being sold in Amsterdam.
Who directed Leben des Galilei?
Leben des Galilei was directed by Joseph Losey, Ruth Berlau.
Who stars in Leben des Galilei?
The principal cast of Leben des Galilei includes Peter Brocco, Stephen Brown, Hugo Haas, Frances Heflin, Charles Laughton.
When was Leben des Galilei released and how long is it?
Leben des Galilei was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Leben des Galilei?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leben des Galilei was composed by Hanns Eisler.