Oliver Stone's epic about one of history's greatest military leaders, Alexander. Colin Farrell stars as Alexander the Great, King of the Greek Empire, who was both a remarkable explorer and conqueror. Co stars Angelina Jolie and Anthony Hopkins.

Film Trivia

• Val Kilmer gained over 50 pounds and stopped working out for the plump role of Philip. He also had to undergo an hour of make up to look older.
• During a battle in the movie, the command 'Back and to the left, back and to the left' can be heard. This was also a famous line in Oliver Stone's JFK.
• Angelina Jolie plays Colin Farrell's mother even though she is less than a year older than he is.
• As Alexander is commonly depicted in statues with eyes raised upwards towards the sun, Oliver Stone shot numerous takes of Colin Farrell looking towards the sun.
• Colin Farrell broke his ankle and arm during filming when he fell down a stairway.

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