Alexander the Great

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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.

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Richard Burton - Alexander in Alexander the Great

Richard Burton

Alexander

Fredric March - Philip of Macedonia in Alexander the Great

Fredric March

Philip of Macedonia

Claire Bloom - Barsine in Alexander the Great

Claire Bloom

Barsine

Danielle Darrieux - Olympias in Alexander the Great

Danielle Darrieux

Olympias

Barry Jones - Aristotle in Alexander the Great

Barry Jones

Aristotle

Harry Andrews - Darius in Alexander the Great

Harry Andrews

Darius

Stanley Baker - Attalus in Alexander the Great

Stanley Baker

Attalus

Niall MacGinnis - Parmenio in Alexander the Great

Niall MacGinnis

Parmenio

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Release Date

March 28, 1956

Runtime

2h 16m

Rating

PG

Genres

Adventure, Drama, History, War

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