The true story of Alexander the Great [videorecording] / produced by Greystone Communications, Inc. for History Television Network Productions ; producer, Steven D. Smith ; written and directed by Jim Lindsay.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmPublisher number: AAE-71738 | A & E Television NetworkPublication details: Burlington, VT : A & E Television Networks ; New York, NY : Distributed by New Video, [2005]Description: 1 videodisc (143 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN:
  • 0767077091
  • 9780767077095
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • DVD DF 234 .T71
Contents:
Introduction -- Macedon the state -- Childhood in Pella -- The conquest of Greece -- Royal unity broken -- An inherited kingdom -- The battle of Granicus river -- Value of he Gordian knot -- The battle of Issus -- Aftermath of a victory -- The seign of Tyre -- A spiritual journey -- The battle of Gaugamela -- A new Persian king -- Falling out of favor -- Alexander's mortality -- Unanswered questions -- Credits.
Production credits:
  • Directors of photography, Paul Johnson, Kevin O'Brien ; editors, John Fuller, Michael W. Andrews ; original music, Michael Richard Plowman ; costume designer, Marcelle McKay ; visual effects supervisor, Scott Billups.
Host: Peter Woodward ; narrator: Rafael Ferrer ; interviews with: William Murray, Brian Bosworth, Peter Green, Pagona Kolomvotsou, William Murray, Ali Badawi.Summary: Arguably the most brilliant and courageous warrior in recorded history. In the year 334 BC, a 20 year old military commander from Northern Greece set out to conquer what was then the known world. His name was King Alexander of Macedon. During the next 12 years, he led 40,000 troops more than 20,000 miles, defeating the most powerful ruler on Earth, King Darius of Persia, and conquering all of Asia. He died of a battle wound at the age of 32, but his legendary conquests have been celebrated and studied for more than 2000 years. Today, we know him as Alexander the Great.
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DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo.

Host: Peter Woodward ; narrator: Rafael Ferrer ; interviews with: William Murray, Brian Bosworth, Peter Green, Pagona Kolomvotsou, William Murray, Ali Badawi.

Directors of photography, Paul Johnson, Kevin O'Brien ; editors, John Fuller, Michael W. Andrews ; original music, Michael Richard Plowman ; costume designer, Marcelle McKay ; visual effects supervisor, Scott Billups.

Originally broadcast on television in 2004.

MPAA rating: Not rated.

Arguably the most brilliant and courageous warrior in recorded history. In the year 334 BC, a 20 year old military commander from Northern Greece set out to conquer what was then the known world. His name was King Alexander of Macedon. During the next 12 years, he led 40,000 troops more than 20,000 miles, defeating the most powerful ruler on Earth, King Darius of Persia, and conquering all of Asia. He died of a battle wound at the age of 32, but his legendary conquests have been celebrated and studied for more than 2000 years. Today, we know him as Alexander the Great.

Special features: The making-of "The true story of Alexander the Great' featurette.

Introduction -- Macedon the state -- Childhood in Pella -- The conquest of Greece -- Royal unity broken -- An inherited kingdom -- The battle of Granicus river -- Value of he Gordian knot -- The battle of Issus -- Aftermath of a victory -- The seign of Tyre -- A spiritual journey -- The battle of Gaugamela -- A new Persian king -- Falling out of favor -- Alexander's mortality -- Unanswered questions -- Credits.

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