Spinoza: the Apostle of Reason (1994): Cast

A dramatic portrayal of Baruch Spinoza’s life and philosophy, tracing his birth in 16th‑century Amsterdam to Portuguese‑Jewish refugees. Set against the backdrop of a Europe divided by the Dutch Republic and the English Commonwealth, the film follows his skeptical inquiry, the fury it provokes among Jewish elders, and his excommunication.

• CS Director Christopher Spencer

• Henry Goodman as Spinoza