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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.
The film chronicles the life of Alexander the Great, from his youth and tutelage under Aristotle to his rise as a military genius and king. It depicts his ambitious campaigns across Persia and India, his complex relationships with his generals and lovers, and his ultimate struggle with power and mortality.
Upon its release, 'Alexander the Great' was met with mixed reviews, with praise for its epic scope and Richard Burton's performance, but criticism for its pacing and historical accuracy. It was considered a commercial disappointment, failing to recoup its substantial budget.
Visually grand and ambitious in scope.
Richard Burton delivers a commanding performance as the titular conqueror.
Suffers from a sprawling narrative that struggles to maintain focus and historical fidelity.
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The film was originally intended to be a much longer epic, with director Robert Rossen wanting to film it in two parts, but financial constraints led to a single, condensed version.
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This is essentially a story all of it's own. Though history forms the basis of the subject, Richard Burton's depiction strays quite wilfully from any of the more established legends that are Alexander of Macedonia - or it just chooses to cr...
_**Alexander’s conquests from Greece through the Persian Empire**_ After being tutored by Aristotle (Barry Jones), Alexander (Richard Burton) takes over the Macedonian throne in 336 BC at the age of 20 after his father is assassinated (F...
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