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Saturday Cinema: Richard Burton Double Bill Alexander the Great

on BBC Two England

The second of two films starring the legendary actor.
With Fredric March
Claire Bloom and Danielle Darrieux.
A prophecy of eternal fame is made to Alexander, son of Philip of Macedonia, but he is assured of only a short life in which to achieve some glory. This intelligent epic film covers the years of Alexander's greatest victories until, at the age of 33, he was conquerer of all the known world. Richard Burton stars as the mighty Macedonian warrior supported by a remarkable cast.
Written, produced and directed by ROBERT ROSSEN
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Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Burton
Directed By:
Robert Rossen
Alexander:
Richard Burton
Philip of Macedonia:
Fredric March
Barsine:
Claire Bloom
Olympias:
Danielle Darrieux
Aristotle:
Barry Jones
Darius:
Harry Andrews
Attalus:
Stanley Baker
Memnon:
Peter Cushing
Demonsthenes:
Michael Horden
Parmenio:
Niall MacGinnis
Eurydice:
Marisa de Leza

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