The True Story of Alexander the Great (2005)

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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.

Director: Jim Lindsay
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 150 min
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Production: Greystone Communications, History, A+E Global Media
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jim Lindsay
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 True Story of Alexander the Great stars Michael Cardelle, Frantz Widmaier, Peter Woodward, Rafael Ferrer.
How long is The True Story of Alexander the Great?
The True Story of Alexander the Great has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
What genre is The True Story of Alexander the Great?
The True Story of Alexander the Great is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The True Story of Alexander the Great produced?
The True Story of Alexander the Great was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.