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Alexander the Great (1956)

The colossus who conquered the world!

★ 6.1/10 TMDBPG2h 16mAdventureHistoryDrama
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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.

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Alexander the Great Cast

  • Richard Burton

    Richard Burton

    as Alexander

  • Fredric March

    Fredric March

    as Philip of Macedonia

  • Claire Bloom

    Claire Bloom

    as Barsine

  • Danielle Darrieux

    Danielle Darrieux

    as Olympias

  • Barry Jones

    Barry Jones

    as Aristotle

  • Harry Andrews

    Harry Andrews

    as Darius

  • Stanley Baker

    Stanley Baker

    as Attalus

  • Niall MacGinnis

    Niall MacGinnis

    as Parmenio

  • Peter Cushing

    Peter Cushing

    as Memmon

  • Michael Hordern

    Michael Hordern

    as Demosthenes

  • Marisa de Leza

    Marisa de Leza

    as Eurydice (as Marisa De Leza)

  • Gustavo Rojo

    Gustavo Rojo

    as Cleitus

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Alexander the Great is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel in the US.

When was Alexander the Great released?

Alexander the Great came out on March 28, 1956.

Is Alexander the Great worth watching?

Alexander the Great holds a 6.1/10 average from 112 TMDB user ratings. Reactions are mixed, so check the trailer first.

How long is Alexander the Great?

Alexander the Great runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).

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