Alexander the Great
1956 · 136 MIN · IMDB 5.8 · 4,348 VOTES · DIR. Robert Rossen
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,316 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:19 (man) It is men who endure toil and dare dangers that achieve glorious deeds.
00:06:40 Little lion.
00:10:30 Achilles, too, was born of a god.
00:15:05 For this is more than an empire, this is Colossus.
00:19:12 He's told me that, too. And that you thirst for glory.
00:24:21 When you're regent, then... we'll rule.
00:28:11 Why didn't you ask me this last night in Mieza?
00:34:04 - You have my temper. - I know.
00:38:28 (Demosthenes) Again, the Macedonian is on the march...
00:44:40 and a drunken, foolish old man.
00:49:28 This boy believes in what he says.
00:54:29 Mother, get dressed. We leave Pella tonight.
00:58:58 - None that are not already there. - And what's in yours?
01:06:45 With, of course, the approval of Athens.
01:12:54 The cities along the shores of Asia Minor will go over to him.
01:16:40 - I wasn't sure. - But you went.
01:26:41 You will be treated... according to your rank.
01:30:20 What's man's fate is man's fate, both yours and mine.
01:36:58 Make camp.
01:45:53 Amytis.
01:54:12 The city burns! Our soldiers have set fire to the city.
01:58:24 This I've heard the soldiers say.
02:04:08 Cleitus, brother!
02:09:48 (Aristotle) Wonders are many, but none is more wonderful than man himself.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,316
Dialogue density9.7 lines / min
First line00:00:19
Final line02:09:48
Production Record
DirectorRobert Rossen
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes4,348