Fleeing from his enemies in the Catholic Church, the free thinking philosopher, poet and scientist Giordano Bruno has found some protection in Venice. But the Roman Inquisition, fearing his influence in Europe, wants to bring him on trial for 'heresy'.
| Directing | Giuliano Montaldo | Director |
| Writing | Giuliano Montaldo | Screenplay |
| Writing | Lucio De Caro | Screenplay |
| Production | Carlo Ponti | Producer |
| Production | Leo Pescarolo | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Ennio Morricone | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Vittorio Storaro | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Antonio Siciliano | Editor |
| Art | Sergio Canevari | Production Design |
| Art | Sergio Canevari | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Enrico Sabbatini | Costume Design |
| Directing | Lorenzo Magnolia | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Vera Pescarolo | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Antonio Gabrielli | Assistant Director |