Alexander the Great (1956)

Only a King May Slay a King

Alexander (Richard Burton) ferrets out Darius’ assassins and rewards them with death and dishonor for betraying their king.

Directed by Robert Rossen.

© MGM 2012

Released in 1956 by MGM.

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