Alexander the Great 68 years old

The colossus who conquered the world!

Alexander the Great

He was a fierce military commander who led huge armies into battle without a single defeat; a magnificent warrior who many believed was part god - this was Alexander the Great (Richard Burton), the legendary Greek hero hailed by his countrymen as "The King of Kings". Born in 356 B.C. into a turbulent world of political unrest, educated by Aristotle (Barry Jones) and chosen to lead his people in the grand tradition of his powerful father (Fredric March), this glamorous world conqueror rose above all conflict to unite the continents of Europe and Asia to become one of the most celebrated rulers of all time! Written, produced and directed by Oscar - winner Robert Rossen and featuring the extraordinary Claire Bloom and a remarkable cast of thousands, this stunning portrait of one of history's most fascinating figures is colossal entertainment and an amazing spectacle.

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Alexander the Great Cast

Name Character
Peter Cushing He was 42, 81 years old when he died as Memmon
Peter Wyngarde He was 28, 90 years old when he died as Pausanias
Christopher Lee He was 33, 93 years old when he died as Nectenabus (voice)
Claire Bloom She was 25, now 93 years old as Barsine
Gustavo Rojo He was 32, 93 years old when he died as Cleitus
Ramsay Ames She was 36, 79 years old when she died as Drunken Woman (as Ramsey Ames)
Richard Burton He was 30, 58 years old when he died as Alexander
Fredric March He was 58, 77 years old when he died as Philip of Macedonia
José Marco He was 6, now 74 years old as Harpalus (as Jose Marco)
Friedrich von Ledebur He was 55, 86 years old when he died as Antipater (as Friedrich Ledebur)
Michael Hordern He was 44, 83 years old when he died as Demosthenes
Helmut Dantine He was 38, 64 years old when he died as Nectenabus
Barry Jones He was 63, 88 years old when he died as Aristotle
Danielle Darrieux She was 38, 100 years old when she died as Olympias
Virgílio Teixeira He was 38, 93 years old when he died as Ptolemy (as Virgilio Texeira)
Virgílio Teixeira He was 38, 93 years old when he died as Ptolemy
Harry Andrews He was 44, 77 years old when he died as Darius
Larry Taylor He was 13, 77 years old when he died as Perdiccas
Stanley Baker He was 28, 48 years old when he died as Attalus
Marisa de Leza She was 22, now 90 years old as Eurydice (as Marisa De Leza)
Rubén Rojo He was 33, 70 years old when he died as Philotas (as Ruben Rojo)
José Nieto He was 53, 80 years old when he died as Spithridates (as Jose Nieto)
Niall MacGinnis He was 42, 63 years old when he died as Parmenio
Carlos Baena as Nearchus
Teresa del Río She was 19, now 87 years old as Roxane (as Teresa Del Rio)
William Squire He was 39, 73 years old when he died as Aeschenes
Ricardo Valle as Hephaestion
Carlos Acevedo He was 40, now 27 years old as Ochus

Alexander the Great Crew

Name Department
Ralph Kemplen as Editor. He was 43 (91) years old when He died Editing
Cliff Richardson as Special Effects. He was 51 (80) years old when He died Crew
Gerry Hambling as Sound Editor. He was 29 (86) years old when He died Sound
David Ffolkes as Costume Design. He was 43 (53) years old when He died Costume & Make-Up
Andrej Andrejew as Art Direction. Art
Robert Rossen as Director. He was 48 (57) years old when He died Directing
Robert Rossen as Producer. He was 48 (57) years old when He died Production
Robert Rossen as Writer. He was 48 (57) years old when He died Writing
Robert Krasker as Director of Photography. He was 42 (67) years old when He died Camera
David Paltenghi as Choreographer. He was 37 (42) years old when He died Crew
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Alexander the Great (68 years)

The colossus who conquered the world!

  • Release day: Wednesday, March 28, 1956
  • Runtime: 136 minutes