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The Life of Leonardo Da Vinci

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 59 min | Biography, History

This film is a complete immersion into da Vinci's world. Witness his most historic triumphs, including the creation of The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, paintings that have become embedded in our collective consciousness. Based on ...See moreThis film is a complete immersion into da Vinci's world. Witness his most historic triumphs, including the creation of The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, paintings that have become embedded in our collective consciousness. Based on eyewitness accounts, historical evidence, and informed speculation, this richly photographed film adds compelling brush-strokes to the immortal da Vinci legend. Part 1. See less
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Writers
Giampiero Bona (collaborating writer) (as Gian Piero Bona) | Renato Castellani (story and screenplay) | Ivo Perilli (collaborating writer)
Composer
Cinematographer
Antonio Secchi (as Toni Secchi)
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 24, 1971

Release date
Aug 13, 1972 (United States)

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30 cast members
Name Known for
Philippe Leroy
Leonardo Da Vinci Leonardo Da Vinci   See fewer
Giulio Bosetti
The Narrator The Narrator   See fewer
Carlo Simoni
Francesco Melzi Francesco Melzi   See fewer
Maria Marchi
Mathurine Mathurine   See fewer
Alessandro Iovino
Battista de Villanis Battista de Villanis   See fewer
Riad Gholmie
King Francis I (as Riad Golmià) King Francis I (as Riad Golmià)   See fewer
Marco Mazzoni
Leonardo Age 5 Leonardo Age 5   See fewer
Maria Tedeschi
Grandmother Lucia Grandmother Lucia   See fewer
Glauco Onorato
Ser Piero Ser Piero   See fewer
Ann Odessa
Caterina (as Anna Odessa) Caterina (as Anna Odessa)   See fewer
Arduino Paolini
Leonardo Age 17 Leonardo Age 17   See fewer
Raimondo Penne
Peasant Peasant   See fewer
Renato Cestiè
Leonardo Age 6 Leonardo Age 6   See fewer
Carlos de Carvalho
Uncle Francesco Uncle Francesco   See fewer
Filippo Scelzo
Grandfather Antonio Grandfather Antonio   See fewer
Alberto Fiorini
Leonardo Age 13 Leonardo Age 13   See fewer
Mario Molli
Andrea Verrocchio Andrea Verrocchio   See fewer
Diego Della Valle
Pietro Perugino Pietro Perugino   See fewer
Renzo Rossi
Sandro Botticelli Sandro Botticelli   See fewer
Christopher Hodge
1st Verrocchio Pupil 1st Verrocchio Pupil   See fewer
Luigi Fizzi
2nd Verrocchio Pupil 2nd Verrocchio Pupil   See fewer
Norman Stone
3rd Verrocchio Pupil 3rd Verrocchio Pupil   See fewer
James Werner
Lorenzo di Credi Lorenzo di Credi   See fewer
Giampiero Albertini
Ludovico il Moro Ludovico il Moro   See fewer
Wanda Vismara
Margherita di Francesco Margherita di Francesco   See fewer
Riccardo Perucchetti
Chancellor - Florentine Tribunal (as Riccardo Perrucchetti) Chancellor - Florentine Tribunal (as Riccardo Perrucchetti)   See fewer
Mario Carrara
Judge - Florentine Tribunal Judge - Florentine Tribunal   See fewer
Gino Cavalieri
1st Venetian Ambassador 1st Venetian Ambassador   See fewer
Renato Malavasi
2nd Venetian Ambassador 2nd Venetian Ambassador   See fewer
Giorgio Piazza
Vasari (voice) Vasari (voice)   See fewer
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