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Alexander

Alexander

Film · 2004

Original languageEnglish

Runtime2 hours 56 minutes

GenreWarHistoryActionAdventureDramaRomance

Set in336 BCE,331 BCE,326 BCE,323 BCE,c. 285 BCE≈ date uncertain
Letterboxd average
2.8 / 5
Saltiness

Fewer grains = more historically accurate.

Shelfmark MS 0040Last checked

Directed byOliver Stone
2,339 years
between the events and the release
336 BCE → 2004

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Production Information

Written by
Christopher KyleLaeta KalogridisOliver Stone
Cinematography
Rodrigo Prieto
Production design
Jan Roelfs
Costume design
Jenny Beavan
Music by
Vangelis
Production countries
FranceGermanyNetherlandsUnited KingdomUnited StatesItalyThailand
Budget
$155 million
Box office
$167.3 million

Credits, budget, box office and production countries from TMDB.

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