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.| Status: | Released (1956-03-28) |
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| Awards: | 1 nomination |
| Screen: | Robert Rossen, Pierre-François Caille |
| Productions: | Rossen Films, C.B. Films S.A., United Artists |
| Production Countries: | Spain, United States of America |
| Spoken Languages: | English |
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Casts
- 5341: Richard Burton - Alexander
- 13576: Fredric March - Philip of Macedonia
- 29545: Claire Bloom - Barsine
- 236016: Danielle Darrieux - Olympias
- 48959: Barry Jones - Aristotle
- 19463: Harry Andrews - Darius
- 67449: Stanley Baker - Attalus
Crews
- 14875: Robert Rossen - Director - Directing
- 14875: Robert Rossen - Writer - Writing
- 14875: Robert Rossen - Producer - Production
- 13903: Andrej Andrejew - Art Direction - Art
- 10082: David Ffolkes - Costume Design - Costume & Make-Up
- 1432524: Gordon Bond - Hairstylist - Costume & Make-Up
- 138394: David Paltenghi - Choreographer - Crew
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Reviews
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_**Alexander’s conquests from Greece through the Persian Empire**_ After being tutored by Aristotle (Barry Jones), Alexander (Richard Burton) takes over the Macedonian throne in 336 BC at the age of 20 after his father is assassinated (Fredric March). Over the next 13 years he, am ....
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This is essentially a story all of it's own. Though history forms the basis of the subject, Richard Burton's depiction strays quite wilfully from any of the more established legends that are Alexander of Macedonia - or it just chooses to create a completely new one. Frederic March is ....
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