The Little Archimedes (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, The Little Archimedes is a drama and tv movie film directed by Gianni Amelio, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The action takes place in Florence in the 1930s. Alfred, an Englishman who moved to that city in order to write a book on Giotto, meets a boy who is fond of music and mathematics, with whom he becomes close friends. Alfred goes to Switzerland, but one day he receives an anguished letter from the boy and rushes back to Florence where he learns some terrible news.
Who’s in it. The Little Archimedes stars John Steiner as Alfred, Aldo Salvi as Guido, Shirley Corrigan as Elisabeth and Laura Betti as La signora Bondi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Little Archimedes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Archimedes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Archimedes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Archimedes (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Archimedes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Little Archimedes worth watching?
- The Little Archimedes holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Little Archimedes?
- The Little Archimedes stars John Steiner, Aldo Salvi, Shirley Corrigan, Laura Betti and Graziano Giusti.
- When was The Little Archimedes released?
- The Little Archimedes was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.