The Search for Alexander the Great (1981)
Friends, contemporaries and even enemies of Alexander the Great gather in a tent to tell his tale through their eyes.
Director: Peter Sykes
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 240 min
Release Date: May 6, 1981
Cast
- James Mason - Narrator
- Jane Lapotaire - Olympias
- Robert Stephens - Darius of Persia
- Julian Glover - Philip II
- Nicholas Clay - Alexander
- Ian Charleson - Hephaistion
- Michael Williams - Aristotle
- Michael Byrne - Demosthenes
- Gabriel Byrne - Ptolemy
- Barry Stanton - Cleitus
Screenplay
Music: Robert Sharples
Editing: Peter Pitt
Production: Video Arts, Time-Life Television Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments
Keywords
aristotle, alexander the great, ancient greece, 4th century bc, documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Search for Alexander the Great about?
- Friends, contemporaries and even enemies of Alexander the Great gather in a tent to tell his tale through their eyes.
- Who directed The Search for Alexander the Great?
- The Search for Alexander the Great was directed by Peter Sykes.
- Who stars in The Search for Alexander the Great?
- The Search for Alexander the Great stars James Mason, Jane Lapotaire, Robert Stephens, Julian Glover, Nicholas Clay, Ian Charleson.
- How long is The Search for Alexander the Great?
- The Search for Alexander the Great has a runtime of 4h 0m (240 minutes).
- What genre is The Search for Alexander the Great?
- The Search for Alexander the Great is a Documentary, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Search for Alexander the Great produced?
- The Search for Alexander the Great was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Search for Alexander the Great?
- The themes of The Search for Alexander the Great include: Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments.