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Alexander the Great (1956)

Poster for Alexander the Great

The colossus who conquered the world!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Rossen
  • Profile picture of Richard Burton
    Alexander Richard Burton
  • Profile picture of Fredric March
    Philip of Macedonia Fredric March
  • Profile picture of Claire Bloom
    Barsine Claire Bloom
  • Profile picture of Danielle Darrieux
    Olympias Danielle Darrieux
  • Profile picture of Barry Jones
    Aristotle Barry Jones
  • Profile picture of Harry Andrews
    Darius Harry Andrews
  • Profile picture of Stanley Baker
    Attalus Stanley Baker
  • Profile picture of Niall MacGinnis
    Parmenio Niall MacGinnis

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Keywords

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