CinemaOSMovie · 1969 · 2h 2m

Alfred the Great

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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.

Directed byClive Donner

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
EN
Released
October 8, 1969
Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerBernard Smith Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Barry Jackson

Barry Jackson

Wulfstan

Creative team
Directed by
Clive Donner
Written by
James R. Webb

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