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Alexander the Great

NR
AdventureHistoryDramaWar
5.894/10(85 ratings)

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.

03-28-1956
2h 16m
Alexander the Great
Backdrop for Alexander the Great

Main 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

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Robert Rossen
Writer:
Robert Rossen
Production:
Rossen Films, C.B. Films S.A., United Artists

Key Crew

Director:
Robert Rossen
Writer:
Robert Rossen
Producer:
Robert Rossen
Camera Operator:
John Harris
Choreographer:
David Paltenghi

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
ES; US
Languages:
en