Vintage Macedonia

As Alexander the Great prepares for his battle against his great rival, King Darius III, he must also face down his own war-weary army and internal rivals. Starring William Shatner, Adam West, and John Cassavetes! Written by Robert Pirosh and William Yates Directed by Phil Karlson Filmed in 1964 as a TV pilot. Original one-time airdate as a film: January 26, 1968 Director: Phil Karlson Starring: William Shatner, Adam West, John Cassavetes Genres: Action, Drama

FOOTSTEPS IN THE SAND A Documentary Visionary warrior, ambitious youth, angry son, ruthless conqueror. Such words have been used to describe Alexander the Great. But who exactly was this proclaimed man? When he set out to conquer the world way back in the 4th Century BC, not even the erstwhile philosophers of ancient times could have predicted that the 20 year old would bend the course of history to his will, and make a name for himself that was never to be forgotten. This is one of the greatest stories of all time, and through the course of this program there will be every opportunity to follow in Alexander’s footsteps and enjoy a closer look at the enigmatic man behind the legend. The battles are epic, the landscape dramatic and the exploits of Alexander, beyond compare. His life was short, but lived at a frenetic pace, and whether he should be recorded for posterity as a military genius or a tyrannical madman is a question that has tantalized generations of Alexander enthusiasts, from ancient scholars right up to present day movie audiences. Alexander the Great was, is and always will be a mighty box-office attraction, so sit back, relax and discover the true story of this conquering hero and his extraordinary life in history's fast lane. FOLLOW IN ALEXANDER'S FOOTSTEPS AND LEARN * How a strange relationship with his mother shaped his mind-set. * How studying with the legendary Aristotle helped forge Alexander's destiny. * How the Trojan War and the mighty Achilles were an inspiration to him. * What drove him to fight and win battle after endless battle? 89 MIN. COLOR

'Alexander The Great - The Path to Power' and 'Until the End of the World' Legendary military leader and conqueror of the ancient world, Alexander the Great is brought to life in this stunning two part documentary. Part 1 - The Path to Power Born in Macedonia in 356 BC, Alexander succeeded his father Philip II to the throne at the age of twenty. But the kingdom Alexander inherited was volatile. How did he defeat enemies at home and reassert Macedonian power within Greece? And what prompted his urge to dominate the world? Part 2 - Until the End of the World Against overwhelming odds, and with brilliant military strategy, Alexander led his army to victories across the Persian territories of Egypt, Syria and Asia Minor - finally reaching northwest India – all without suffering a single defeat. But the success did not come without a personal price.