Alexander the Great
The colossus who conquered the world!
19562h 16m6.1(109 votes)
AdventureHistoryDramaWar
Synopsis
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 achieve…
Alexander the Great (1956) is a adventure, history, drama, and war film directed by Robert Rossen. It stars Richard Burton, Fredric March, and Claire Bloom. The film runs for 2 hours 16 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 from 109 votes.
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Director
Cast
Richard Burton
Alexander
Fredric March
Philip of Macedonia
Claire Bloom
Barsine
Danielle Darrieux
Olympias
Barry Jones
Aristotle
Harry Andrews
Darius
Stanley Baker
Attalus
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Who stars in Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great stars Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom, and Danielle Darrieux, and was directed by Robert Rossen.
How long is Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes.
When did Alexander the Great come out?
Alexander the Great was released in 1956.
What genre is Alexander the Great?
Alexander the Great is a adventure, history, drama, and war film.
Is Alexander the Great worth watching?
Alexander the Great holds an average audience score of 6.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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