The Life of Galileo

Movie

The Life of Galileo

19641h 55m

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Good to know

Director: Charles Jarrott
Release date: 1964-04-29
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC TV

About The Life of Galileo

The Life of Galileo is a 1964 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Charles Jarrott, starring Leo McKern, Nigel Stock and Fergus McClelland. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Life of Galileo in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

BBC version of Brecht's epic account of Galileo's persecution for his 'heretical' idea that the earth moved around the sun.

Cast

Leo McKern

Galileo

Nigel Stock

Narrator / Sagredo / Cardinal Bellarmin / Pamphleteer / Peasant

Fergus McClelland

Andrea, the boy

Rosalie Crutchley

Mrs. Sarti

George Roubicek

Ludovico

Anthony Morton

Priuli, the Curator

Paul Endersby

The Doge / Christopher Clavius

Sheila Shand Gibbs

Virginia

Martin Sterndale

Matti

Michael Peake

Senator

Darryl Read

Prince Cosimo de Medici

Vernon Dobtcheff

Philosopher

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Life of Galileo in New Zealand?+

The Life of Galileo is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Life of Galileo on Netflix?+

The Life of Galileo is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Life of Galileo?+

The Life of Galileo has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in The Life of Galileo?+

The Life of Galileo stars Leo McKern, Nigel Stock, Fergus McClelland, Rosalie Crutchley and George Roubicek.

When did The Life of Galileo come out?+

The Life of Galileo is a 1964 movie directed by Charles Jarrott.

What genre is The Life of Galileo?+

The Life of Galileo is Drama film.

Who directed The Life of Galileo?+

The Life of Galileo was directed by Charles Jarrott.