ANCIENT GREECE
Alexander the Great
Era: 4 th century BC.
Situation: Ascendancy and decline of Alexander the Great BC 336 - 323. This film illustrates several leadership characteristics and influences of key participants in events during Alexander's life. For example, Aristotle, Phillip of Macedon, Alexander's mother, the reigning King of Persia and of course Alexander are showcased. Both successes and failures in leadership are illustrated.
Primary Actors: Richard Burton, Fredric March, and Claire Bloom.
VHS M600576, ISBN 0-7928-0794-4, Colour / 136 Min., Metro Goldwyn Mayer / United Artists, 1955.
Helen of Troy
Era: 12 th century BC.
Situation: Trojan War BC 1260 - 1250 - Based on the chronicles of the Iliad composed by Homer in BC 750, the film depicts a reasonably accurate interpretation of Homers composition.
Primary Actors: Jack Sernas, Rossana Podesta, and Sir Cedric Hardwick.
VHS 11557, ISBN 0-7907-2755-2, Colour and B&W / 141 Min., Warner Home Video, 1955.
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