Review of Alexander the Great (1956) by Peter P — 17 Jun 2011

Average wanna be epic. It has a few moments, but it is pretty forgettable overall.

This review of Alexander the Great (1956) was written by Peter P on 17 Jun 2011.

Alexander the Great has generally received mixed reviews.

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