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Alexander the Great(1956)
Status: Released
Date: 1956-03-28
60%
103 Votes
Time: 2h 16m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Spain,
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Rossen Films
C. B. Films
Movie: Alexander the Great
Top 10 Billed Cast
Richard Burton
Alexander
Fredric March
Philip of Macedonia
Claire Bloom
Barsine
Danielle Darrieux
Olympias
Barry Jones
Aristotle
Harry Andrews
Darius
Stanley Baker
Attalus
Niall MacGinnis
Parmenio
Peter Cushing
Memmon
Michael Hordern
Demosthenes
Video Trailer Alexander the Great
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Alexander’s Training
Battle of the Granicus
King Philip’s Assassination
All 4 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Alexander’s Training - Clip
Battle of the Granicus - Clip
King Philip’s Assassination - Clip
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