
Alexander the Great
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.
Release Date: 1956-03-28
Adventure
History
Drama
War
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Casts

Richard Burton
as Alexander

Fredric March
as Philip of Macedonia

Claire Bloom
as Barsine

Danielle Darrieux
as Olympias

Barry Jones
as Aristotle

Harry Andrews
as Darius

Stanley Baker
as Attalus

Niall MacGinnis
as Parmenio

Peter Cushing
as Memmon

Michael Hordern
as Demosthenes