The Life of Galileo
1h 55m·Drama
Directed by Charles Jarrott·1964
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NA/10 avgNo member ratings yetBBC version of Brecht's epic account of Galileo's persecution for his 'heretical' idea that the earth moved around the sun.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Leo McKernGalileo | Galileo |
 Nigel StockNarrator / Sagredo / Cardinal Bellarmin / Pamphleteer / Peasant | Narrator / Sagredo / Cardinal Bellarmin / Pamphleteer / Peasant |
 Fergus McClellandAndrea, the boy | Andrea, the boy |
 Rosalie CrutchleyMrs. Sarti | Mrs. Sarti |
 George RoubicekLudovico | Ludovico |
 Anthony MortonPriuli, the Curator | Priuli, the Curator |
| PPaul EndersbyThe Doge / Christopher Clavius | The Doge / Christopher Clavius |
| SSheila Shand GibbsVirginia | Virginia |
| MMartin SterndaleMatti | Matti |
 Michael PeakeSenator | Senator |
| DDarryl ReadPrince Cosimo de Medici | Prince Cosimo de Medici |
 Vernon DobtcheffPhilosopher | Philosopher |