Alexander (2004)
The greatest legend of all was real
Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.
Director: Oliver Stone
Genre: War, History, Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 176 min
Release Date: November 21, 2004
Cast
- Colin Farrell - Alexander
- Angelina Jolie - Olympias
- Val Kilmer - Philip
- Jared Leto - Hephaistion
- Jonathan Rhys Meyers - Cassander
- Anthony Hopkins - Old Ptolemy
- Jessie Kamm - Young Alexander
- Christopher Plummer - Aristotle
- Connor Paolo - Young Alexander
- Patrick Carroll - Young Hephaistion
Screenplay
- Laeta Kalogridis (Screenplay)
- Oliver Stone (Screenplay)
- Christopher Kyle (Screenplay)
- Enfys Dickinson (Creative Producer)
Music: Vangelis
Cinematography: Rodrigo Prieto
Editing: Gladys Joujou, Yann Hervé
Production: Intermedia Films, IMF Internationale Medien und Film 3 & Produktions, Gordian Productions, The Great Filmproductie, Cecchi Gori Group, Renn Productions, Pathé, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States of America, Italy, Morocco, Thailand
Language: English
Budget: $155M
Box Office: $167M
Original Language: en
Themes
High-Octane Action and Heroes, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Epic Historical Stories, Action-Packed Excitement, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle
Keywords
egypt, elephant, aristotle, persia, greece, emperor, campaign, alexander the great, sword fight, royalty, male homosexuality, ancient world, lgbt, ancient greece, epic battle
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alexander about?
- Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.
- Who directed Alexander?
- Alexander was directed by Oliver Stone.
- Who stars in Alexander?
- Alexander stars Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Jared Leto, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anthony Hopkins.
- How long is Alexander?
- Alexander has a runtime of 2h 56m (176 minutes).
- What genre is Alexander?
- Alexander is a War, History, Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Alexander?
- Alexander had a budget of $155M.
- How much did Alexander gross?
- Alexander grossed $167M worldwide.
- Where was Alexander produced?
- Alexander was produced in France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States of America, Italy, Morocco, Thailand.
- What are the themes of Alexander?
- The themes of Alexander include: High-Octane Action and Heroes, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Epic Historical Stories, Action-Packed Excitement, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle.