Alexandria: The Greatest City(2010)
Alexandria: The Greatest City Synopsis
Bettany Hughes goes in search of this lost civilisation, revealing the story of a city founded out of the desert by Alexander the Great in 331 BC to become the world's first global centre of culture. The documentary also looks at the role of astronomer and philosopher Hypatia, and incorporates stunning footage from the feature film 'Agora'.
Alexandria: The Greatest City (2010) is a documentary film directed by Nick Gillam-Smith, released on June 1, 2010 with a runtime of 48m. It stars Bettany Hughes. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Gillam-Smith
- Production:
- Lion Television, History
- Status:
- Released
Alexandria: The Greatest City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Nick Gillam-Smith.
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Alexandria: The Greatest City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Alexandria: The Greatest City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Alexandria: The Greatest City online?
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Alexandria: The Greatest City (2010) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Alexandria: The Greatest City?
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The main cast of Alexandria: The Greatest City (2010) includes Bettany Hughes. The film was directed by Nick Gillam-Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Alexandria: The Greatest City released?
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Alexandria: The Greatest City was released on June 1, 2010 and runs for 48m.
Is Alexandria: The Greatest City worth watching?
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Alexandria: The Greatest City (2010) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.