Young Alexander the Great

Young Alexander the Great

Some are born great.

2010 · 90 min · ★ 9.0 · Action, Mystery, Adventure

The coming of age of young Alexander, future world conqueror, from his boyhood in Greece to his assumption of Regent of the Land, after proving his worth to his father, the demanding King Phillip.

Directed by Jalal Merhi · Written by Daniel Skinner

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