Giordano Bruno
“UNTAMED... IN A DESPERATE BATTLE FOR FREEDOM! HE WAS DAMNED! THE STAKE THAT CONSUMED HIS BODY WILL BURN FOREVER IN THE CONSCIENCES OF HIS JUDGES.”
1973 · 2 h 3 min
Directed by 
Giuliano Montaldo
Giuliano MontaldoCast
Gian Maria Volontè 
Hans Christian Blech 
Mathieu Carrière 
Renato Scarpa Giuseppe Maffioli José Quaglio
Credits
Written by: Lucio De Caro
Plot
The philosopher Giordano Bruno is tried by the Roman Inquisition in the late 16th century for his ideas about the universe, and is burned at the stake.
Sinekatalog’s take
A grave, serious historical drama.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (1,099 votes)
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