Alfred the Great

Alfred the Great

1969
2h 2m
4.5

4.5/10

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Overview

While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the 9th century, Alfred is planning to join the priesthood. But observing the rape of his land, he puts away his religious vows to take up arms against the invaders, leading the English Christians to fight for their country. Alfred soundly defeats the Danes and becomes a hero. But now, although Alfred still longs for the priesthood, he is torn between his passion for God and his lust for blood.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Bernard Smith Productions Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
Czech

Quick Facts

Release Date October 8, 1969
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0064000

Cast

David Hemmings
David Hemmings

Alfred

Michael York
Michael York

Guthrum

Prunella Ransome
Prunella Ransome

Aelhswith

Colin Blakely
Colin Blakely

Asher

Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen

Roger

Peter Vaughan
Peter Vaughan

Burrud

Alan Dobie
Alan Dobie

Ethelred

Julian Glover
Julian Glover

Shrdlu

Vivien Merchant
Vivien Merchant

Freda

Key Crew

Clive Donner
Director