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Alfred the Great (1969)

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Synopsis

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.

Movie Information

Director
Clive Donner
Release Year
1969
Runtime
122 minutes
Genre
History
Language
EN
Country
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Rating
4.7 / 10 (19 votes)

Top Cast

David Hemmings — cast portrait as Alfred
David Hemmings
Alfred
Michael York — cast portrait as Guthrum
Michael York
Guthrum
Prunella Ransome — cast portrait as Aelhswith
Prunella Ransome
Aelhswith
Colin Blakely — cast portrait as Asher
Colin Blakely
Asher
Ian McKellen — cast portrait as Roger
Ian McKellen
Roger
Peter Vaughan — cast portrait as Burrud
Peter Vaughan
Burrud
Alan Dobie — cast portrait as Ethelred
Alan Dobie
Ethelred
Julian Glover — cast portrait as Shrdlu
Julian Glover
Shrdlu

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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.

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