Alexander the Great (1956)

5.8Approved130 minDirector: Robert Rossen

1956 film by Robert Rossen

Alexander the Great is a CinemaScope and Technicolor 1956 epic historical drama film about the life of Macedonian general and king Alexander the Great written, produced and directed by Robert Rossen. Filmed in Spain, it was released by United Artists and stars Richard Burton as Alexander along with a large ensemble cast. Italian composer Mario Nascimbene contributed the film score.

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What is Alexander the Great about?
Alexander the Great (1956) — An epic movie that follows the life of Alexander the Great, the Macedonian King that conquered all of the ancient Greek tribes and led the Macedonian Army against the vast Persian Empire. Alexander conquered most of the then known world and created a Greek empire that spanned all
Is Alexander the Great based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Alexander the Great scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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