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Alexander the Great
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Alexander the Great

Wed, Mar 28, 1956
  • Adventure
  • History
  • Drama
  • War
Film · Synopsis

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 achieved glory in his short but remarkable life.

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, Mar 28, 1956
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Mar 22, 1956London
  • PhysicalMon, Jan 3, 2005DVD
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Aug 30, 1956
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • 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
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