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Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei

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Scientist Galileo Galilei was engaged in his studies, but a servant of his attempts to seduce his daughter, and denounces Galilei to the Holy Office.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Italian

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

3/10

Release Date

15 May 1909

Country

Italy

Cast

Umberto Mozzato

Umberto Mozzato

Oreste Grandi

Oreste Grandi

Luigi Maggi

Luigi Maggi

Lydia De Roberti

Lydia De Roberti

Mirra Principi

Mirra Principi

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