Movie: Galileo: On the Shoulders of Giants

Top 7 Billed Cast

Michael Moriarty
Michael Moriarty

Galileo Galilei

Kenny Vadas
Kenny Vadas

Prince Cosimo

Louis Del Grande
Louis Del Grande

Colombe

Tony Nardi
Tony Nardi

Michelangelo

Damir Andrei
Damir Andrei

Friar Sarpi

Anna Migliarisi
Anna Migliarisi

The Duchess

Michael Copeman
Michael Copeman

The Cardinal

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    Galileo is thwarted in his pursuit to uncover the universe's mysteries by a lack of money, a lazy brother and a jealous rival. Luckily, he finds support from his student, Prince Cosimo, son of the Medici family.

  • Release Date

    1997-01-01

  • Average

    8.5

  • Rating:

    4.3 starts
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  • Languages:

    English

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