Blaise Pascal
May 16 1972
•2h 9m
•TV Movie, Drama, History
In this evocative, atmospheric biography, Roberto Rossellini brings to life philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal, who, amid religious persecution and ignorance, believed in a harmony between God and science.
Cast
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Pierre Arditi
Blaise Pascal
Rita Forzano
Jacqueline Pascal
Giuseppe Addobbati
Étienne Pascal
Christian De Sica
Luogotenente criminale
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