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Alexander the Great poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.0 / 100
1956·Biography / Drama / History·2h 21m

ALEXANDER THE GREAT

“The colossus who conquered the world!”

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.

Above the Line
Robert Rossen·DirectorRobert Rossen·WriterRobert Krasker·Director of PhotographyMario Nascimbene·Original Music ComposerRalph Kemplen·Editor
Cast
Richard Burton·AlexanderFredric March·Philip of MacedoniaClaire Bloom·BarsineDanielle Darrieux·OlympiasBarry Jones·AristotleHarry Andrews·DariusStanley Baker·AttalusNiall MacGinnis·ParmenioPeter Cushing·MemmonMichael Hordern·Demosthenes
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 2
Robert Rossen·DirectorElaine Schreyeck·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Robert Rossen·Writer
Camera· 2
Robert Krasker·Director of PhotographyJohn Harris·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Ralph Kemplen·EditorHarry Ledger·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Mario Nascimbene·Original Music ComposerGerry Hambling·Sound EditorStan Hawkes·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 4
Andrej Andrejew·Art DirectionDavid Ffolkes·Costume DesignDavid Aylott·Makeup ArtistJohn DeCuir·Storyboard Artist
Production· 1
Robert Rossen·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Cliff Richardson·Special EffectsGordon Bond·HairstylistDavid Paltenghi·Choreographer
By the Numbers
56.0
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
0%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Alexander the Great's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#D82828
#3888A8
Mood
Epic, Dramatic, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster for "Alexander the Great" features a large, stylized depiction of a warrior in a helmet and cape on the right, facing left. Below him, a chaotic batt”

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Key Elements
SpearsShieldsHelmetsCapesArmorBuildings
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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