The Search for Alexander the Great

The Search for Alexander the Great is a 1981 four part TV mini-series directed by Peter Sykes, and narrated by James Mason.[1][2][3]

The Search for Alexander the Great
Poster by Ivan Chermayeff
GenreHistorical drama
Screenplay byGeorge Lefferts
Simon Raven
Story byGeorge Lefferts
Directed byPeter Sykes
StarringJames Mason
Nicholas Clay
Jane Lapotaire
Narrated byJames Mason
Theme music composerRobert Sharples
Country of originUnited Kingdom
United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producersMichael Peacock
Haidee Granger
ProducerMichael Latham
CinematographyPeter Jessop
EditorPeter Pitt
Production companiesVideo Arts Television
Time-Life Television
DistributorPBS
Release
Original networkPBS
Original release6 May 1981 (USA)

Plot

Alexander the Great's family and friends reminisce at a banquet, looking back over his life, loves and conquests.

Cast

References

  1. Look at Alexander is far from great Groen, Rick. The Globe and Mail 14 July 1981: P.17.
  2. "The Search for Alexander the Great (1981)". BFI.
  3. "Search for Alexander the Great | TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
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