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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.7 / 100
1975·Biography / Drama / History·2h 25m

GALILEO

Challenged by a new student, tutor and theorist Galileo co-opts emerging telescope technology and discovers irrefutable proof of the heretical notion that the earth is not the center of the universe. But in a rigid society ruled by an uneasy alliance of aristocracy and clergy already undermined by the Plague and the Reformation, science is a threat and enlightenment is a luxury. Faced with either death at the hands of the Inquisition or recantation to a hypocritical but all-powerful Papacy, Galileo must choose between his own life and the restless scientific curiosity that he has spurned family, friends, and wealth to pursue.

Above the Line
Joseph Losey·DirectorBarbara Bray·WriterJoseph Losey·WriterMichael Reed·Director of PhotographyHanns Eisler·Original Music ComposerReginald Beck·Editor
Cast
Chaim Topol·Galileo GalileiEdward Fox·Cardinal InquisitorColin Blakely·PriuliGeorgia Brown·Ballad Singer's WifeClive Revill·Ballad SingerMargaret Leighton·Elderly Court LadyJohn Gielgud·The Old CardinalMichael Gough·SagredoMichael Lonsdale·Cardinal Barberini (later Pope Urban VIII)Richard O'Callaghan·Fulganzio
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Joseph Losey·Director
Writing· 3
Barbara Bray·WriterJoseph Losey·WriterBertolt Brecht·Theatre Play
Camera· 2
Michael Reed·Director of PhotographyRon Drinkwater·Focus Puller
Editing· 1
Reginald Beck·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Hanns Eisler·Original Music ComposerRichard Hartley·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Richard Macdonald·Production DesignGeorge Dean·Painter
By the Numbers
62.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Galileo's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#ADD8E6
#0077CC
#000080
Mood
Clean, Modern
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

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Key Elements
CircleText
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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