The True Story of Alexander the Great
Synopsis
Tutored by Aristotle, helpless witness to his father's assassination, and a brilliant, pioneering tactician, Alexander the Great had conquered the known world--and sealed his legacy as one of history's most remarkable rulers--by the age of 25. In the year 334 B.C., 20-year-old King Alexander of Macedonia decided to bring the farthest reaches of the world under one domain. Over the next 12 years, he led a grand army across more than 20,000 miles and eventually brought all of Asia under his control, only to perish from battle wounds at the age of 32. Incorporating dramatic onsite reenactments with high-end computer graphics and the expertise of renowned scholars, THE TRUE STORY OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT is special presentation from THE HISTORY CHANNEL®, examining the life and career of this military genius, impassioned lover, and fearless leader. Hosted by Peter Woodward (Conquest), this definitive program is available on DVD for the first time.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Lindsay
- Original Title
- The True Story of Alexander the Great
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Greystone Communications, History, A+E Global Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Lindsay
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Jim Lindsay
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What is The True Story of Alexander the Great about?
Tutored by Aristotle, helpless witness to his father's assassination, and a brilliant, pioneering tactician, Alexander the Great had conquered the known world--and sealed his legacy as one of history's most remarkable rulers--by the age of 25. In the year 334 B.C., 20-year-old King Alexander of Macedonia decided to bring the farthest reaches of the world under one domain. Over the next 12 years, he led a grand army across more than 20,000 miles and eventually brought all of Asia under his control, only to perish from battle wounds at the age of 32. Incorporating dramatic onsite reenactments with high-end computer graphics and the expertise of renowned scholars, THE TRUE STORY OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT is special presentation from THE HISTORY CHANNEL®, examining the life and career of this military genius, impassioned lover, and fearless leader. Hosted by Peter Woodward (Conquest), this definitive program is available on DVD for the first time.
Who directed The True Story of Alexander the Great?
The True Story of Alexander the Great was directed by Jim Lindsay.
Who stars in The True Story of Alexander the Great?
The principal cast of The True Story of Alexander the Great includes Michael Cardelle, Frantz Widmaier, Peter Woodward, Rafael Ferrer.
When was The True Story of Alexander the Great released and how long is it?
The True Story of Alexander the Great was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.