Galileo [videorecording]
2004
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Part of the 1970s American Film Theatre series, this stage-to-screen adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's play concentrates on the period in the life of the brilliant Italian mathematician Galileo Galilei when his theories about the solar system fell foul of the edicts of the Catholic Church. Directed by Joseph Losey, the play questions the role - and responsibilities - of the scientist in society, portraying Galileo (played by Israeli-born actor Topol) as both an undisputed genius and a self-indulgent opportunist, who is not above stealing someone else's idea and claiming it as his own. The supporting cast includes John Gielgud, Edward Fox, Tom Conti and Georgia Brown.
Main title:
Galileo [videorecording] / director, Joseph Losey; producer, Ely Landau; writer, Barbara Bray; writer, Joseph Losey.
Author:
Losey, Joseph, directorHartley, Richard, (Composer), musicTopol, actorGielgud, John, 1904-2000, actorConti, Tom, actorRevill, Clive
Imprint:
Fremantle Home Entertainment, 2004.
Collation:
1 videodisc (139 min.) : col.
Notes:
Cast includes: Topol - John Gielgud - Edward Fox - Tom Conti.Based on Bertolt Brecht's play Galileo.Extras to be confirmed, Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Languages (English), Bonus footage, Trailers, Interviews (Topol and Otto Plaschkes), Image gallery.Made in 1975.Based on the play by Bertolt Brecht.Credits: music, Richard Hartley.DVDN.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Topol, John Gielgud, Tom Conti, Edward Fox, James Aubrey, Colin Blakely, Mischa de la Motte, Judy Parfitt, Peggy Thorpe-Bates, Robert Bridges, Georgia Brown, Patrick Magee, Richard O'Callaghan, Clive Revill.
Audience:
BBFC code: PG.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
English
BRN:
946689
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