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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0011301639837
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Timeless Media Group
Manufacturer: Timeless Media Group
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Timeless Media Group
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 08, 2006
Running Time: 90 minutes
Sales Rank: 32192
Studio: Timeless Media Group
Theatrical Release Date: 1964
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Alexander the Great was one of the most extraordinary people in history. King of Macedonia and one of the greatest military leaders of all time, he conquered much of the known world before he was 30 and was dead by the age of 32. In this color presentation set in 330 B.C., we join Alexander and his mighty army marching through Persia on a mission to conquer the world, but there is trouble brewing. Karonos, one of Alexander's most trusted generals, believes Alexander's campaign is foolhardy. He plans a coup, after which the war-weary soldiers can head home. Alexander the Great is a noteworthy film as a launching pad for several careers including soon-to-be Captain Kirk, William Shatner, as the man who leads his men into battle. There is a pre-Batman, Adam West as Cleander, Alexander's right hand man. The turn-coat Karonos is played by John Cassavetes, who would distinguish himself both as an actor and behind the camera as a director. Also on board is an aging Joseph Cotton who, like Alexander, is victimized by the betrayal of Karonos.
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The battle footage used in the ALEXANDER THE GREAT TV pilot was lifted from the 1960 Steve Reeves epic GIANT OF MARATHON, which was about the Greeks battling invading Persians. The ALEXANDER pilot is campy fun, and certainly the casting director had an eye for talent (Shatner would soon be conquering the universe as Captain Kirk, and Adam West would soon be the caped crusader). The cast, including old pros Joseph Cotten, Simon Oakland, and the indie-minded John Cassavetes, fastidiously overact ... Read More
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First, it is totally amazing to me that this pilot was not released as a TV special around 1968 (when Shanter, Adam West, & Cassavetes) were all big names. If produced then instead of 1963 ,the production would of cost much, much more with this cast. It seems if it was released then, it would of had a guaranteed built-in TV audience and a successful broadcast.
As a TV sitcom it is an interesting production, I was expecting something alot cheaper looking instead it was quite respectable ... Read More
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I had read [...] that the TV-pilot starring William Shatner (before his Star Trek fame) was actually "the best Alexander out there." So, this evening my husband and I gave it a try. The cheesy music at the beginning should have been a warning. The actors didn't say their lines; they shouted them; the scenes consisted mostly of men on horseback galloping here and there; Alexander's love-interest looked ridiculously out of place with her bee-hive hairdo, false eyelashes, and thick eyeliner. In fact, ... Read More
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I could actually see the theme being developed in the pilot: Alexander the visionary, trying to ensure the security of his homeland by fighting to change the disregard for human life of its enemies. A lot of episodes could have been hung from that.
It worked out for the best in the end, though. Shatner didn't have as good a fit on-screen with West as he would have with Nimoy. It's interesting if you follow Shat's career... I've concluded that he does best with strong direction (seems to have ... Read More
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If, like me, you're in the middle of your All-Things-Shatner fixation, you'll probably get a (mild) kick out of this. It's watchable; interesting strictly from the standpoint of watching The Shatman do something different - but whatever network passed on this pilot back in the day was probably wise to do so.
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