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Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom and a castof thousands bring history to life with this spectacular (The New York Times ) and unusually beautiful movie (New York Herald Tribune ) about the legendary conqueror.SPECIAL FEATURE:Original Theatrical TrailerSystem Requirements: Running Time 136 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE
"Remarkable cast, intelligent acting..." Leonard Maltin
"An unusually beautiful movie." The New York Herald Tribune
Editor's Note
After his mother assassinates his tyrannical father, Alexander inherits the crown and begins his conquest of all the known world.
Plot Summary
Large-scale spectacle about the young warrior who conquered the world.| Although he died at only 33, Alexander the Great had already swept over every extant nation with his forces, placing them all under his rule. "Alexander the Great" explores his childhood, his romances, and his military successes, recreating the violence of ancient hand-to-hand fighting, and the splendor of rich ancient courts.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital Stereo; French, Spanish Dolby Digital Mono | | Interactive Menus | | Original Theatrical Trailer | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish |
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Release Information
| | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 10/19/2004 |
| Running Time: 136 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1956 | | Catalog ID: 1007058 | | UPC: 00027616911995 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Widescreen 2.35:1 |
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| | Professional Reviews | The Motion Picture Guide 8 of 10
Engrossing spectacle wherein director Rossen undertakes to show the conquest of the world by Alexand
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