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Alexander the Great

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Historical adventure starring
Richard Burton
Fredric March
Claire Bloom
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 glory. This epic film covers the years of Alexander's greatest victories until, at the age of 33, he was conqueror of all the known world.
Director Robert Rossen 0 FILMS: pages 41-48

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Burton
Unknown:
Claire Bloom
Director:
Robert Rossen
Alexander:
Richard Burton
Philip of Macedonia:
Fredric March
Barsine:
Claire Bloom
Olympias:
Danielle Darrieux
Aristotle:
Barry Jones
Darius:
Harry Andrews
Attains:
Stanley Baker
Memnon:
Peter Cushing
Demosthenes:
Michael Hordern
Eurydice:
Marisa de Leza
Cleitas:
Gustavo Rojo
Pausanias:
Peter Wyngarde
Source: Radio Times

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