The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance(2004)
The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance Synopsis
From a small Italian community in 15th-century Florence, the Medici family would rise to rule Europe in many ways. Using charm, patronage, skill, duplicity and ruthlessness, they would amass unparalleled wealth and unprecedented power. They would also ignite the most important cultural and artistic revolution in Western history -- the European Renaissance. But the forces of change the Medici helped unleash would one day topple their ordered world.
The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance (2004) is a documentary and history film directed by Justin Hardy, released on February 4, 2004 with a runtime of 3h 40m. It stars Massimo Marinoni, Peter Guinness, Ian Bustard and Niccolo Cioni. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Justin Hardy
- Writers:
- Susan Horth
- Producers:
- Justin Hardy
- Production:
- Devillier Donegan Enterprises, Lion Television, Lion Television USA
- Status:
- Released
The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Massimo Marinoni
as Narrator
Peter Guinness
as Galileo
- Ian Bustard
Ian Bustard
as Giovanni de'Medici
- Niccolo Cioni
Niccolo Cioni
as Giulio de'Medici
- Ben De Saumserez
Ben De Saumserez
as Cosimo de'Medici
- James Innes-Smith
James Innes-Smith
as Lorenzo de'Medici
- Federico Stefanelli
Federico Stefanelli
as Ferdinando de'Medici
Pip Torrens
as Cosimo de'Medici
Key crew
Directed by Justin Hardy, written by Susan Horth, produced by Justin Hardy.
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The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance?
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The main cast of The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance (2004) includes Massimo Marinoni, Peter Guinness, Ian Bustard, Niccolo Cioni and Ben De Saumserez. The film was directed by Justin Hardy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance released?
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The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance was released on February 4, 2004 and runs for 3h 40m.
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The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance (2004) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.