Barry Jones, Claire Bloom, Danielle Darrieux

An epic film that follows the life of Alexander the Great, the macedonian king that united all ancient greek tribes and led them against the vast Persian Empire. Alexander conquered most of the then k...( read more  read more... )nown world and created a greek empire that spanned all the way from the Balkans to India.

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Unrated, 136 min.

Directed by: Robert Rossen

Release Date: March 28, 1956

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DVD Release Date: October 19, 2004

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  • March 3, 2006
    Maybe most will be surprised to know that not epics before the 60's were classics, or even good.
  • April 11, 2009
    A passionate filmmaker like Rossen could have switched off the engine,return credits to the producers and reject a project like Alexander's life.Paradoxically,not only he's successful in accomplishing it,Burton is hermaphroditic in a masculine facade just as Alexander was suppose...( read more)d to be shown!So Mr Stone you can kiss my sorry ass!!!
  • January 3, 2009
    wow umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a pretty good movie 2 watch...its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie...its a good 1950's movie 2 watch...its got a really good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie...i think that t...( read more)he costumes throughout this movie were ok as well throughout this movie...i think that the director of this action/adventure/Drama movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie n its a good 1950's movie 2 watch
  • December 14, 2008
    it was a very nice movie and it was a inspiring descripyion of alexanders life and it one of the most admirable movies i have watched
  • June 21, 2008
    ES BN BUENA PERO BN LARGA Y UN POCO LATOSA
  • March 21, 2008
    I did not really like this movie.
  • February 13, 2008
    oh i love alexander.....this is my favourite film.....of aaaaalllllll....I SIMPLY LOVE THIS TYPE OF FILMS
  • December 23, 2007
    richard burton? tim burton?
  • October 16, 2007
    I thought Burton played a more vital Alexander. He takes this role and embodies every attitude of the young Macedonian king. Unlike Stone's recent portrayal using a sniveling Colin Farrel, who couldn't lick the boot of Richard Burton.

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