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Alexander the Great
“The colossus who conquered the world!”
6.1 / 10• 1956• 2h 16m•PG• English
AdventureHistoryDramaWar
Storyline
An engrossing spectacle set in the 4th-century BC, in which Alexander of Greece leads his troops forth, conquering all of the known world, in the belief that the Greek way of thinking will bring enlightenment to people. The son of the barbaric and ruthless King Philip of Macedonia, Alexander achieved glory in his short but remarkable life.
Cast & Crew
Richard Burton
Alexander
Lead
Fredric March
Philip of Macedonia
Claire Bloom
Barsine
Danielle Darrieux
Olympias
Barry Jones
Aristotle
Harry Andrews
Darius
Stanley Baker
Attalus
Niall MacGinnis
Parmenio
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Rossen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Alexander the Great is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
