Alexander the Great poster
Director Robert Rossen
Writer Robert Rossen

Alexander the Great

Tagline: The colossus who conquered the world!

Release Date: 1956-03-28

Duration: 136 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Christopher Lee
    Nectenabus (voice)
  • Richard Burton
    Alexander
  • Claire Bloom
    Barsine
  • Peter Cushing
    Memmon
  • William Squire
    Aeschenes
  • Harry Andrews
    Darius
  • Michael Hordern
    Demosthenes
  • Fredric March
    Philip of Macedonia
  • Stanley Baker
    Attalus
  • Danielle Darrieux
    Olympias