Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great

Movie·1969·2h 2m

Alfred the Great

Directed By

Clive Donner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Cinematography

Mike Fox

Themes

vikings (norsemen)9th century

Production House

Bernard Smith Productions
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Audience Score

47%

18 votes

Skip19%
Timepass44%
Go for it28%
Perfection9%

Where to watch

Region: ES

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// cast

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

// crew

Crew

Clive Donner

Director

James R. Webb

Story

Mike Fox

Director of Photography

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