Galileo
Bertolt Brecht's play "Galileo" is a unique look at the nature of creation. It examines the responsibilities of both the creator and the authorities contrasting that with one man's battle against conventional wisdom. Galileo Galilei was a brilliant Italian mathematician and scientist born in Pisa in the 16th century, who made important scientific contributions to many disciplines. Brecht concentrates on the period of Galileo's life when his pronouncements about the solar system fell foul of ecclesiastical authorities. In one of his finest performances as the eponymous scientist, Topol ("Fiddler on the Roof") leads a stunning cast including John Gielgud, Patrick Magee, Edward Fox, Tom Conti and Richard O'Callaghan. Director Joseph Losey who staged the original production in Los Angeles in 1947 had a close personal connection to the material, after years of exile from the USA following the McCarthy witch-hunts.
Year: 1974
Genre: Alice's Playhouse
Country: UK
Director: Joseph Losey
Starring: Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Michael Gough, Patrick Magee, Tom Conti, Margaret Leighton, Michael Lonsdale, Topol
Duration: 138 Minutes
Rating: PG - Contains sexual references.
7.8/10
Location in store: Alice's Playhouse
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