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.

Cast:

Richard Burton
Alexander 

Fredric March
Philip of Macedonia 

Claire Bloom
Barsine 

Barry Jones
Aristotle 

Harry Andrews
Darius 

Stanley Baker
Attalus 

• Alejandro Magno