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Alexander the Great (1956): movie guide
Alexander the Great (1956) is a Adventure, History, Drama running about 136 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.1/10 from 112 votes. Notable cast includes Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom, Danielle Darrieux. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1956-03-28
- Runtime: 136 min
- TMDB: 6.1/10
- Genres: Adventure, History, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1956-03-28
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What is Alexander the Great about?
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 highlights
Alexander the Great features Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom, Danielle Darrieux, Barry Jones, Harry Andrews. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1956-03-28. Runtime: 136 minutes. TMDB score: 6.1/10 (112 votes). Genres: Adventure, History, Drama, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Alexander the Great?
- Alexander the Great is listed as Adventure, History, Drama, War on TMDB.
- How long is Alexander the Great?
- Alexander the Great runs about 136 minutes.
- Who stars in Alexander the Great?
- Cast highlights include Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom, Danielle Darrieux, Barry Jones, Harry Andrews.
- Does Cinema Box stream Alexander the Great?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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