Alexander the Great (1956)

Choosing Glory

When Aristotle (Barry Jones) extoles the virtues of longevity, Alexander (Richard Burton) chooses something else — glory.

Directed by Robert Rossen.

© MGM 2012

Released in 1956 by MGM.

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