The Search for Alexander the Great(1981)
The Search for Alexander the Great Synopsis
Friends, contemporaries and even enemies of Alexander the Great gather in a tent to tell his tale through their eyes.
The Search for Alexander the Great (1981) is a TV series that premiered on May 6, 1981, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars James Mason, Jane Lapotaire, Robert Stephens and Julian Glover.
- First aired:
- 1981-05-06
- Last aired:
- 1981-05-27
- Producers:
- Haidee Granger, Michael Peacock, Eben Wilson
The Search for Alexander the Great Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Mason
as Narrator
Jane Lapotaire
as Olympias
Robert Stephens
as Darius of Persia
Julian Glover
as Philip II
Nicholas Clay
as Alexander
Ian Charleson
as Hephaistion
Michael Williams
as Aristotle
Michael Byrne
as Demosthenes
Gabriel Byrne
as Ptolemy
Barry Stanton
as Cleitus
- Matthew Long
Matthew Long
as Attalus
Jack Klaff
as Bagoas
Key crew
Executive produced by Haidee Granger, Michael Peacock and Eben Wilson.
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The Search for Alexander the Great – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of The Search for Alexander the Great are there?
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The Search for Alexander the Great has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on May 6, 1981.
Is The Search for Alexander the Great still running?
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No. The Search for Alexander the Great is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 27, 1981.
Who is in the cast of The Search for Alexander the Great?
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The Search for Alexander the Great (1981) stars James Mason, Jane Lapotaire, Robert Stephens, Julian Glover and Nicholas Clay. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.