This piece provides information on the 2004 movie “Alexander”. In the film, directed by Oliver Stone, Anthony Hopkins, David Bedella and Jessie Kamm portray key characters. You will find out where it was filmed, when, and some fun facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Alexander” was filmed in several locations around the globe between September 22, 2003, and February 2004. Some notable places include Udon Rachatani and Saraburi in Thailand, and Ait Benhaddou, Essaouira, and Marrakech in Morocco.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anthony Hopkins | Old Ptolemy |
| David Bedella | Scribe |
| Jessie Kamm | Child Alexander |
| Angelina Jolie | Olympias |
| Val Kilmer | Philip |
| Fiona O’Shaughnessy | Nurse |
| Connor Paolo | Young Alexander |
| Patrick Carroll | Young Hephaistion |
| Brian Blessed | Wrestling Trainer |
| Peter Williamson | Young Nearchus |
| Morgan Christopher Ferris | Young Cassander |
| Aleczander Gordon | Young Perdiccas |
| Christopher Plummer | Aristotle |
| Gary Stretch | Cleitus |
| John Kavanagh | Parmenion |
| Nick Dunning | Attalus |
| Marie Meyer | Eurydice |
| Mick Lally | Horse Seller |
| Colin Farrell | Alexander |
| Jared Leto | Hephaistion |
| Elliot Cowan | Ptolemy |
| Joseph Morgan | Philotas |
| Ian Beattie | Antigonus |
| Jonathan Rhys Meyers | Cassander |
| Denis Conway | Nearchus |
| Neil Jackson | Perdiccas |
| Garrett Lombard | Leonnatus |
| Chris Aberdein | Polyperchon |
| Rory McCann | Crateros |
| Michael Dixon | Campfire Soldier |
| Tim Pigott-Smith | Omen Reader |
| Raz Degan | Darius III |
| Erol Sander | Persian Prince |
| Stéphane Ferrara | Bactrian Commander |
| Tadhg Murphy | Dying Soldier |
| Jean Le Duc | Fat Eunuch |
| Francisco Bosch | Bagoas |
| Annelise Hesme | Stateira |
| Toby Kebbell | Pausanius |
| Laird Macintosh | Greek Officer |
| Rosario Dawson | Roxane |
| Rab Affleck | Attalus’ Henchman |
| Féodor Atkine | Roxane’s Father |
| Harry Kent | Cup Bearer #1 |
| Sam Green | Cup Bearer #2 |
| Bin Bunluerit | Indian King |
| Jaran Ngamdee | Indian Prince |
| Brian McGrath | Doctor |
| Suzanne Bullock | Roxane Dancer |
| Gillian Grueber | Roxane Dancer |
| Michelle Lukes | Roxane Dancer |
| Anjali Mehra | Roxane Dancer |
| Anthony Jean Marie Kurt | Bagoas Dancer |
| Marta Barahona | Bagoas Dancer |
| Monica Zamora | Bagoas Dancer |
| Benny Maslov | Bagoas Dancer |
| Tania Matos | Bagoas Dancer |
| Leighton Morrison | Bagoas Dancer |
| Isaac Mullins | Bagoas Dancer |
| Monica Perego | Bagoas Dancer |
| Matthew Powell | Bagoas Dancer |
| Benjamín Benítez | Amato (uncredited) |
| Anthony James Berowne | Greek Courtier (uncredited) |
| Nicolas D. Blake | Palace Page (uncredited) |
| Max Bollinger | Young Greek Official (uncredited) |
| Jason Croot | Peasant (uncredited) |
| Dale Dye | Macedonian Veteran at Hyphasis Speech (uncredited) |
| Fahar Faizaan | Voiceover – Alexander (uncredited) |
| Mick Fryer-Kelsey | Persian Prince (uncredited) |
| Charles Haigh | Aristander (uncredited) |
| Abbie Hirst | Octavia (uncredited) |
| Charlie Hollway | Boy (uncredited) |
| Rowley Irlam | Pausanius’s Accomplice (uncredited) |
| Joey Jeetun | Indian Prince (uncredited) |
| David Leon | Hermolaous (uncredited) |
| Evelina Manna | Apparition (uncredited) |
| Desmond O’Neill | Acolyte at Sacrifice (uncredited) |
| Greg Orvis | Celtic Diplomat (uncredited) |
| Panayiota Panteli | Indian Servant (uncredited) |
| Lee Anthony Parnell | Warrior (uncredited) |
| Genevieve Redmond | Arial (uncredited) |
| John Reynolds | Dexapous (uncredited) |
| Peter Rnic | Greek Nobleman (uncredited) |
| Alex Sabga-Brady | Silver Shield / Percusus (uncredited) |
| Oliver Stone | Macedonian Soldier at Zeus Statue (uncredited) |
| John Whitby | Horse Rider (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Release Date: December 31, 2004
- Duration: 2 hours and 55 minutes
- Category: Action and Biography
- The movie is based on the life and conquests of Alexander III of Macedon, commonly known as King Alexander.
- Oliver Stone not only directed but also wrote the story of the movie along with Christopher Kyle and Laeta Kalogridis.
- The movie earned a total of 6 wins and 19 nominations.
- Apart from the main actors, noteworthy performances were given by Angelina Jolie as Olympias, Val Kilmer as Philip, and Fiona O’Shaughnessy as Nurse.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Udon Rachatani, Thailand
- Latitude: 15.0727086
- Longitude: 105.2194808
- Place ID: ChIJzfzghbQuFDERx0XQjV54hjc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Location Name: Ait Benhaddou, Morocco
- Latitude: 31.047043
- Longitude: -7.131899600000001
- Place ID: ChIJORRBIGHgug0ROhLsoGQPCU0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Aït Benhaddou, Morocco
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Location Name: Essaouira, Morocco
- Latitude: 31.5084926
- Longitude: -9.7595041
- Place ID: ChIJz4xYn06arQ0RMH1dbRcaQlc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Essaouira, Morocco
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Location Name: Marrakech, Morocco
- Latitude: 31.6225224
- Longitude: -7.989825799999999
- Place ID: ChIJUZ4Xlo3urw0RuK2HT1O2UFk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marrakesh, Morocco
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Location Name: Saraburi, Thailand
- Latitude: 14.5270426
- Longitude: 100.9130244
- Place ID: ChIJ_3aqhRHpHTER8LoMRTeSAQQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pak Phriao, Mueang Saraburi District, Saraburi 18000, Thailand
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
