Alfred the Great (1969)
122 min
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.
- Release date
- July 14, 1969
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
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Cast
- David Hemmings as Alfred
- Michael York as Guthrum
- Prunella Ransome as Aelhswith
- Colin Blakely as Asher
- Ian McKellen as Roger
- Peter Vaughan as Burrud
- Alan Dobie as Ethelred
- Julian Glover as Æthelstan
- Vivien Merchant as Freda
- Barry Jackson as Wulfstan
- Julian Chagrin as Ivar
Crew
- Clive Donner · Director
- James R. Webb · Writer
- Ken Taylor · Writer
- Bernard Smith · Producer
- Raymond Leppard · Composer
- Fergus McDonell · Editor
- John Merrick · Casting director
- Michael Stringer · Production designer