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The colossus who conquered the world! - Alexander the Great
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Title: Alexander the Great

Release Date: 28 Mar 1956

Runtime: 2h 16m

Genre: Adventure, History, Drama, War

Director: Rossen Films, C.B. Films S.A., United Artists

Production Companies: Rossen Films, C.B. Films S.A., United Artists

Overview: 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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Average Vote: 5.9 (91 votes)

Cast

  • Alexander: Richard Burton
  • Philip of Macedonia: Fredric March
  • Barsine: Claire Bloom
  • Olympias: Danielle Darrieux
  • Aristotle: Barry Jones
  • Darius: Harry Andrews
  • Attalus: Stanley Baker
  • Parmenio: Niall MacGinnis
  • Memmon: Peter Cushing
  • Demosthenes: Michael Hordern
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