Overview

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, Nigel Stock, Fergus McClelland, Rosalie Crutchley, George Roubicek, Anthony Morton, Paul Endersby, Sheila Shand Gibbs

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What is "The Life of Galileo" about?

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

When was "The Life of Galileo" released?

The Life of Galileo was released in 1964.

Who stars in "The Life of Galileo"?

The cast includes Leo McKern, Nigel Stock, Fergus McClelland, Rosalie Crutchley.