Alfred the Great
1969 · Movie · 122 min. · United Kingdom
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.
Direction Clive Donner
Cast David Hemmings · Michael York · Prunella Ransome · Colin Blakely · Ian McKellen · Peter Vaughan · Sinead Cusack · Alan Dobie · Julian Glover · Vivien Merchant · Julian Chagrin · Jim Norton · John Rees
Soundtrack Raymond Leppard
Screenplay James R. Webb · Ken Taylor
Cinematography Alex Thomson
Original title Alfred the Great
6.0
281 votes (FilmAffinity)
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