Alexander the Great(1980)
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Alexander the Great Synopsis
Alexander, a tribal warlord and former political prisoner, kidnaps British tourists, holding them for ransom until Britain and the Greek puppet government in Athens meet his demand for amnesty for his band of freedom fighters.
Alexander the Great (1980) is a drama and history film directed by Theo Angelopoulos, released on September 8, 1980 with a runtime of 3h 30m. It stars Omero Antonutti, Eva Kotamanidou, Mihalis Giannatos and Grigoris Evangelatos. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Theo Angelopoulos
- Writers:
- Theo Angelopoulos, Petros Markaris
- Producers:
- Nikos Angelopoulos, Theo Angelopoulos
- Cinematographer:
- Giorgos Arvanitis
- Production:
- ZDF, Theo Angelopoulos Films, RAI
- Status:
- Released
Alexander the Great (1980) Trailer
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Alexander the Great Cast & Crew
Main cast
Omero Antonutti
as Alexandros
Eva Kotamanidou
as Alexandros' daughter
Mihalis Giannatos
as Dragoumanos
Grigoris Evangelatos
as Alexandros' schoolteacher
Miranda Kounelaki
as Mrs. Tzelepis
Laura De Marchi
as Italian anarchist
Toula Stathopoulou
as Village woman
Thanos Grammenos
as Village man
- Elpidoforos Gotsis
Elpidoforos Gotsis
- Haris Pisimisis
Haris Pisimisis
- Giorgos Kovaios
Giorgos Kovaios
- Haralabos Timotheou
Haralabos Timotheou
Key crew
Directed by Theo Angelopoulos, written by Theo Angelopoulos and Petros Markaris, produced by Nikos Angelopoulos and Theo Angelopoulos.
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Alexander the Great Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 32 ratings.
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Alexander the Great – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Alexander the Great online?
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Alexander the Great (1980) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from filmingo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Alexander the Great?
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The main cast of Alexander the Great (1980) includes Omero Antonutti, Eva Kotamanidou, Mihalis Giannatos, Grigoris Evangelatos and Miranda Kounelaki. The film was directed by Theo Angelopoulos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Alexander the Great released?
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Alexander the Great was released on September 8, 1980 and runs for 3h 30m.
Is Alexander the Great worth watching?
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Alexander the Great (1980) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Alexander the Great?
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