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 1h 55m IT

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6.4

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7.2

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★6.4TMDB · 55★7.2IMDB · 1,011

Drama

Synopsis

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Fleeing from his enemies in the Catholic Church, the free thinking philosopher, poet and scientist Giordano Bruno has found some protection in Venice. But the Roman Inquisition, fearing his influence in Europe, wants to bring him on trial for 'heresy'.

“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.”

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Cast

Gian Maria Volonté
Giordano Bruno
Hans Christian Blech
Sartori
Mathieu Carrière
Orsini
Renato Scarpa
Fra Tagagliolo
Giuseppe Maffioli
Arsenalotto
Charlotte Rampling
Fosca
Mark Burns
Bellarmino
Alberto Plebani
L'alto prelato

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Giuliano Montaldo
Writers: Giuliano Montaldo, Lucio De Caro
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Giuliano Montaldo, shot by Vittorio Storaro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Antonio Siciliano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Gian Maria Volonté and Hans Christian Blech and Mathieu Carrière carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

ERA

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Marketing tagline: "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.".

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The take

Giuliano Montaldo directs. Vittorio Storaro behind the camera. Ennio Morricone scores. Antonio Siciliano cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

153 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Giuliano Montaldo, shot by Vittorio Storaro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Antonio Siciliano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Gian Maria Volonté and Hans Christian Blech and Mathieu Carrière carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "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.".
9IMDB entry: tt0070109 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 55 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.