“Galileo” is a movie released in 1975 that tells the story of Galileo Galilei, a well-known 17th-century Italian scientist. The film discusses Galileo’s significant contributions to the scientific world, such as making one of the first telescopes and discovering Jupiter’s moons. The movie also features various characters, such as Cardinal Inquisitor played by Edward Fox and Priuli played by Colin Blakely. Additionally, the film also reveals some exciting and intriguing behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of the “Galileo” movie took place at Elstree Studios, located in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK. The filming began on July 8, 1974. Elstree Studios is renowned for being the location of several other high-profile film and TV productions.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Topol | Galileo Galilei |
| Edward Fox | Cardinal Inquisitor |
| Colin Blakely | Priuli |
| Georgia Brown | Ballad Singer’s Wife |
| Clive Revill | Ballad Singer |
| Margaret Leighton | Elderly Court Lady |
| John Gielgud | The Old Cardinal |
| Michael Gough | Sagredo |
| Michael Lonsdale | Cardinal Barberini (later Pope Urban VIII) |
| Richard O’Callaghan | Fulganzio |
| Tim Woodward | Ludovico Marsili |
| Judy Parfitt | Angelica Sarti |
| John McEnery | Federzoni |
| Patrick Magee | Cardinal Bellarmin |
| Mary Larkin | Virginia |
| Iain Travers | Andrea Sarti (boy) |
| Tom Conti | Andrea Sarti (man) |
| James Aubrey | Monk-Scholar |
| Robert Bridges | Fat Prelate |
| Tom Chatto | Town Crier |
| Dermot Colman | Choirboy |
| Paul Curran | Mathematician |
| Mischa De La Motte | Third Sacristan |
| Richard Dennis | Peasant |
| Vernon Dobtcheff | First Secretary |
| William Gossling | First Sacristan |
| Andrew Harding | Choirboy |
| Brian Hawksley | Second Sacristan |
| Basil Henson | Infuriated Monk |
| Ian Hoare | Duke Cosimo di Medici |
| Harold Innocent | Second Secretary-Informer |
| Martin Milman | Monk-Scholar |
| John Moffatt | Philosopher |
| Robert Owens | Choirboy |
| Maurice Quick | Fourth Sacristan |
| Ronald Radd | Vanni |
| John Savident | Second Senator |
| Norman Scace | First Senator |
| John Sharp | Monk Official |
| Leon Silver | Monk-Scholar |
| Madeline Smith | Young Court Lady |
| Job Stewart | Monk-Scholar |
| Peggy Thorpe-Bates | Court Lady |
| Bill Wallis | Supporting Monk |
| Charles West | Rector-Gaffone |
| Henry Woolf | Father Clavius |
| Ken Wynne | Court Official |
| Willy Bowman | Bit part (uncredited) |
| Peter Hannon | Guard (uncredited) |
| George Holdcroft | Bit part (uncredited) |
| Aileen Lewis | Woman (uncredited) |
| Bob Raymond | Bit part (uncredited) |
| John Tatham | Florentine Official (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The “Galileo” movie is a biography cum drama genre movie that was first shown in the United Kingdom on May 27, 1976.
- The film is 2 hours and 25 minutes long, making it a detailed depiction of Galileo’s life and achievements.
- Directing the film was Joseph Losey, with Barbara Bray, Bertolt Brecht, and Charles Laughton being the writers.
- The cast includes Topol who played the role of Galileo Galilei, Edward Fox who played Cardinal Inquisitor, and Colin Blakely who acted as Priuli.
- Despite the film’s historical context, it includes some light moments such as the characters of Ballad Singer and his wife, played by Clive Revill and Georgia Brown respectively.
- Joseph Losey, the director of the “Galileo” movie, had also directed the original Broadway production of “Galileo”, twenty-eight years before
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.65813989999999
- Longitude: -0.2692358
- Place ID: ChIJW76KtW0WdkgRK85AJ7hP5LI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Elstree Film Studios, Shenley Rd, Borehamwood WD6 1JG, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
