Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great (1956)

U
22/03/1956 (GB)
Adventure, History, Drama, War
2h 16m

The colossus who conquered the world!

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.

  • Robert RossenDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • empire
  • epic
  • alexander the great
  • king
  • 4th century bc

Top Billed Cast

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Alexander

Fredric March

Fredric March

Philip of Macedonia

Claire Bloom

Claire Bloom

Barsine

Danielle Darrieux

Danielle Darrieux

Olympias

Barry Jones

Barry Jones

Aristotle

Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

Darius

Stanley Baker

Stanley Baker

Attalus

Niall MacGinnis

Niall MacGinnis

Parmenio

Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Memmon

Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern

Demosthenes

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