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The True Story of Alexander the Great (2005): Cast

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The True Story of Alexander the Great is a 2005 historical documentary directed by Jim Lindsay, starring Michael Cardelle as Alexander, Peter Woodward and Rafael Ferrer. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.

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The True Story of Alexander the Great (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
Jim Lindsay
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The True Story of Alexander the Great About?

The premise of The True Story of Alexander the Great without spoilers.

Tutored by Aristotle and witness to his father's murder, Alexander the Great became a brilliant tactician, conquering the known world by age 25. At 20, he began a 12‑year campaign, marching over 20,000 miles to dominate Asia, before dying at 32. The History Channel documentary uses reenactments, CGI, and expert insight, hosted by Peter Woodward.

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Cast & crew

The True Story of Alexander the Great Cast & Characters

Michael Cardelle leads the cast as Alexander, with Peter Woodward and Rafael Ferrer as narrator (voice). Directed by Jim Lindsay; 4 actors are credited in all.

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The True Story of Alexander the Great FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The True Story of Alexander the Great, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The True Story of Alexander the Great?

The True Story of Alexander the Great runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was The True Story of Alexander the Great released?

The True Story of Alexander the Great was released on January 25, 2005.

Who directed The True Story of Alexander the Great?

The True Story of Alexander the Great was directed by Jim Lindsay.

Who is in the cast of The True Story of Alexander the Great?

The True Story of Alexander the Great stars Michael Cardelle as Alexander, Peter Woodward and Rafael Ferrer as narrator (voice), among 4 credited actors.

Does The True Story of Alexander the Great have a post-credit scene?

No. The True Story of Alexander the Great has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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