Alexander The Great
Synopsis
An historical film that follows the life of Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king that united all ancient Greek tribes and led them against the vast Persian Empire. Alexander conquered most of the then-known world and created a Greek empire that spanned all the way from the Balkans to India.
Top Cast
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William Shatner
Alexander
Adam West
Cleander
John Cassavetes
Karonos
Joseph Cotten
Antigonus
Simon Oakland
Attalos
John Doucette
Kleitos
Robert Fortier
Aristander
Peter Hansen
Tauron
Jonathan Kidd
Persian Prisoner
Cliff Osmond
Memnon
Jeff Pomerantz
Young Greek Soldier (as Jeff Palmer)
Clay Tanner
The Four Guardsmen
Ziva Rodann
Ada
Mike Bradford
William Arvin
Jim Cione
Tanya Lemani George
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Pirosh, William Robert Yates
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Alexander The Great
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- MGM Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
Robert Pirosh, William Robert Yates
Leonard Rosenman
Lester Shorr
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Karlson
Director
Robert Pirosh
Writer
William Robert Yates
Writer
Lester Shorr
Director of Photography
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alexander The Great
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alexander The Great about?
An historical film that follows the life of Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king that united all ancient Greek tribes and led them against the vast Persian Empire. Alexander conquered most of the then-known world and created a Greek empire that spanned all the way from the Balkans to India.
Who directed Alexander The Great?
Alexander The Great was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in Alexander The Great?
The principal cast of Alexander The Great includes William Shatner, Adam West, John Cassavetes, Joseph Cotten, Simon Oakland.
When was Alexander The Great released and how long is it?
Alexander The Great was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Alexander The Great?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alexander The Great was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alexander The Great?
Alexander The Great holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).