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Alexander the Great (1956)

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.

  • Adventure
  • History
  • Drama
  • War

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Richard BurtonRichard BurtonAlexander
  • Photo of Fredric MarchFredric MarchPhilip of Macedonia
  • Photo of Claire BloomClaire BloomBarsine
  • Photo of Danielle DarrieuxDanielle DarrieuxOlympias
  • Photo of Barry JonesBarry JonesAristotle
  • Photo of Harry AndrewsHarry AndrewsDarius
  • Photo of Stanley BakerStanley BakerAttalus
  • Photo of Niall MacGinnisNiall MacGinnisParmenio
  • Photo of Peter CushingPeter CushingMemmon
  • Photo of Michael HordernMichael HordernDemosthenes

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