Alexander The Great

1956 • 135 minutes

About this movie

Fierce military commander, magnificent warrior, world conqueror. Legendary Macedonian hero Alexander the Great is celebrated in this definitive film about his tumultuous life. Richard Burton, Fredric March and Claire Bloom lead a "remarkable cast" (Leonard Maltin) of thousands in this epic film that seamlessly blends spectacular action, vivid character portrayals and an age-old tale of wisdom, blood and glory! Alexander (Burton) is a man torn by conflict between the lofty wisdom of his teacher, Aristotle (Barry Jones), loyalty to his warrior father (March) and his own grand design for world domination. In a turbulent world of political unrest, this ambitious young man must rise above all conflict to unite the continents of Europe and Asia and become one of the most celebrated rulers of all time!

Ratings and reviews

This is one of my very favorite movies. Richard Burton as Alexander the Great, is one of his best performances. With wonderful actors with Frederic March, Claire Bloom, and others, it is a great biopic of one of the most incredible human beings the world has ever known.

Best movie must get Macedonia has so much history

Great Movie *****