Alfred the Great

October. 08,1969      
Rating:
6.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

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  Shrdlu
Vivien Merchant as  Freda

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