Alexander the Great (1956)

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Written by Robert Rossen

Directed by Robert Rossen

Running Time: 150 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1956

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: USA/Spain

Filmed in Colour

Classic epic that tells the story of the Macedonian king who shaped an empire in the 4th century and enlightened people regarding the Greek way of thinking. He carried out his father's ambition of conquering Persia, founded the Egyptian city of Alexandria and achieved glory in his short but remarkable life.

When is Alexander the Great next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Bravo November 28th, 3:00pm and on Bravo November 29th, 1:00pm. See more...

Cast

Image for Richard BurtonRichard BurtonAlexander
Fredric MarchPhilip of Macedonia
Image for Claire BloomClaire BloomBarsine
Danielle DarrieuxOlympias
Barry JonesAristotle
Image for Harry AndrewsHarry AndrewsDarius
Image for Stanley BakerStanley BakerAttalus
Niall MacGinnisParmenio
Image for Peter CushingPeter CushingMemnon
Michael HordernDemosthenes
Marisa de LezaEurydice
Gustavo RojoCleitus
Rubén RojoPhilotas
Peter WyngardePausanias
Helmut DantineNectenabus

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