Alfred the Great

Oct 8, 1969

2h 2m

★ 4.5

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.

Genres

History

Production Companies

Bernard Smith Productions

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Alfred

David Hemmings

Guthrum

Michael York

Aelhswith

Prunella Ransome

Asher

Colin Blakely

Roger

Ian McKellen

Burrud

Peter Vaughan

Ethelred

Alan Dobie

Shrdlu

Julian Glover

Freda

Vivien Merchant

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