Alfred the Great

Oct 1 1969 M/PG 2h 2m
Drama, History, War

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.

Plot

While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the ninth 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.

Written by

James R. Webb, Ken Taylor, Eleanor Shipley Duckett

Directed by

Clive Donner

Cast

David Hemmings, Michael York, Prunella Ransome

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Bernard Smith Productions

Languages

Ceský

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,250
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA