Alexander the Great (1956)

  • PG
  • 03/28/1956 (US)
  • Adventure, History, Drama, War
  • 2h 16m

The colossus who conquered the world!

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.

Robert Rossen

Director, Writer

Cast

Richard Burton's headshot

Richard Burton

Alexander
Fredric March's headshot

Fredric March

Philip of Macedonia
Claire Bloom's headshot

Claire Bloom

Barsine
Danielle Darrieux's headshot

Danielle Darrieux

Olympias
Barry Jones's headshot

Barry Jones

Aristotle
Harry Andrews's headshot

Harry Andrews

Darius
Stanley Baker's headshot

Stanley Baker

Attalus
Niall MacGinnis's headshot

Niall MacGinnis

Parmenio

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