| Alexander the Great | |
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| Directed by | Robert Rossen |
| Written by | Robert Rossen |
| Produced by | Robert Rossen |
| Starring | Richard Burton Fredric March Claire Bloom Danielle Darrieux |
| Cinematography | Robert Krasker |
| Edited by | Ralph Kemplen |
| Music by | Mario Nascimbene |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
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Running time | 147 minutes (pre-release version); 136 minutes (general release version) |
| Countries | United States Spain |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $4 million |
| Box office | $2.5 million |
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Alexander the Great is a CinemaScope and Technicolor 1956 epic historical drama film about the life of Macedonian general and king Alexander the Great written, produced and directed by Robert Rossen. Filmed in Spain, it was released by United Artists and stars Richard Burton as Alexander along with a large ensemble cast. Italian composer Mario Nascimbene contributed the film score.