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Feature film — 1956

Alexander the Great (1956)

6.12h 16mAdventure — History — Drama — War

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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A high-signal pick with 112 votes.

Rossen Films / C. B. Films / United Artists

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Director: Robert Rossen

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Cast & crew

Richard Burton as Alexander

Richard Burton

Alexander

Fredric March as Philip of Macedonia

Fredric March

Philip of Macedonia

Claire Bloom as Barsine

Claire Bloom

Barsine

Danielle Darrieux as Olympias

Danielle Darrieux

Olympias

Barry Jones as Aristotle

Barry Jones

Aristotle

Harry Andrews as Darius

Harry Andrews

Darius

Stanley Baker as Attalus

Stanley Baker

Attalus

Niall MacGinnis as Parmenio

Niall MacGinnis

Parmenio

Peter Cushing as Memmon

Peter Cushing

Memmon

Michael Hordern as Demosthenes

Michael Hordern

Demosthenes

Marisa de Leza as Eurydice (as Marisa De Leza)

Marisa de Leza

Eurydice (as Marisa De Leza)

Gustavo Rojo as Cleitus

Gustavo Rojo

Cleitus

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