Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

1956
2h 16m
6.0

6.0/10

104 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Rossen Films C. B. Films United Artists
Production Countries
Spain United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date March 28, 1956
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0048937

Cast

Richard Burton
Richard Burton

Alexander

Fredric March
Fredric March

Philip of Macedonia

Claire Bloom
Claire Bloom

Barsine

Danielle Darrieux
Danielle Darrieux

Olympias

Barry Jones
Barry Jones

Aristotle

Harry Andrews
Harry Andrews

Darius

Stanley Baker
Stanley Baker

Attalus

Niall MacGinnis
Niall MacGinnis

Parmenio

Peter Cushing
Peter Cushing

Memmon

Michael Hordern
Michael Hordern

Demosthenes

Marisa de Leza
Marisa de Leza

Eurydice (as Marisa De Leza)

Gustavo Rojo
Gustavo Rojo

Cleitus

Key Crew

Robert Rossen
Director
Robert Rossen
Writer
Robert Rossen
Producer