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The Search for Alexander the Great

19811 seasonPeter Sykes
IMDb 7.7

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Friends, contemporaries and even enemies of Alexander the Great gather in a tent to tell his tale through their eyes.

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What is The Search for Alexander the Great (1981) about?

Friends, contemporaries and even enemies of Alexander the Great gather in a tent to tell his tale through their eyes.

Who stars in The Search for Alexander the Great?

The Search for Alexander the Great stars James Mason (Narrator), Jane Lapotaire (Olympias), Robert Stephens (Darius of Persia), Julian Glover (Philip II), Nicholas Clay (Alexander). The series was created by Peter Sykes.

How many seasons does The Search for Alexander the Great have?

The Search for Alexander the Great has 1 seasons. There are 4 episodes in total.

Is The Search for Alexander the Great worth watching?

The Search for Alexander the Great holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10.

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