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The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World (2013): Cast

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The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World is a 2013 historical documentary directed by Gideon Bradshaw, starring Geraldine James as Marie Curie's letters read by, Marie Curie and Patricia Fara. It runs 1 hour.

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The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Gideon Bradshaw
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World About?

The premise of The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World without spoilers.

More than 80 years after her death, Marie Curie remains the most recognized female scientist. During her life, she became a celebrated figure, drawing media attention and tabloid interest. The film explores the life of this remarkable woman, revealing her three loves, the hardships of loss, and the challenges of a scandalous affair. It portrays a determined mother and groundbreaking scientist who pioneered the field of radioactivity and fundamentally changed our understanding of physics.

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Cast & crew

The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World Cast & Characters

Geraldine James leads the cast as Marie Curie's letters read by, with Marie Curie and Patricia Fara. Directed by Gideon Bradshaw; 12 actors are credited in all.

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The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “O Gênio de Marie Curie - A Mulher que Iluminou o Mundo” and “Az igazi Marie Curie”.

Also known as
  • O Gênio de Marie Curie - A Mulher que Iluminou o Mundo
  • Az igazi Marie Curie
  • Геният на Мария Кюри: Жената, която освети планетата
  • Marija Kirī - Sieviete
  • Kas Iedvesmoja Pasauli
  • Geniet Marie Curie - kvinnan som lyste upp världen
  • Geniální Marie Curie - žena, která osvítila svět

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The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World?

The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World released?

The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World was released on May 3, 2013.

Who directed The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World?

The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World was directed by Gideon Bradshaw.

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Who is in the cast of The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World?

The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World stars Geraldine James as Marie Curie's letters read by, Marie Curie and Patricia Fara, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World have a post-credit scene?

No. The Genius of Marie Curie: The Woman Who Lit up the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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