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Alexander the Great (1956)

The colossus who conquered the world!

  • Mar 28, 1956
  • 2h 16m
  • PG

6.1/10

TMDB user score
112 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Alexander the Great is a 1956 adventure and history film directed by Robert Rossen. Its leading cast includes Richard Burton, Fredric March and Claire Bloom. It runs for 2 hours 16 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 16 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.1/10 from 112 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Richard Burton Alexander
  • Fredric March Philip of Macedonia
  • Claire Bloom Barsine
  • Danielle Darrieux Olympias
  • Barry Jones Aristotle
  • Harry Andrews Darius
  • Stanley Baker Attalus
  • Niall MacGinnis Parmenio
  • Peter Cushing Memmon
  • Michael Hordern Demosthenes
  • Marisa de Leza Eurydice (as Marisa De Leza)
  • Gustavo Rojo Cleitus
  • Rubén Rojo Philotas (as Ruben Rojo)
  • Peter Wyngarde Pausanias
  • Helmut Dantine Nectenabus
  • William Squire Aeschenes
  • Friedrich von Ledebur Antipater (as Friedrich Ledebur)
  • Christopher Lee Nectenabus (voice)

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