Alfred the Great (1969)

Title: Alfred the Great
Original Title: Alfred the Great
Release Date: 1969-10-08
Status: Released
Rating: 4.3/10 (from 16 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: History
Production Companies: Bernard Smith Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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.
Cast

David Hemmings
Alfred

Michael York
Guthrum

Prunella Ransome
Aelhswith

Colin Blakely
Asher

Ian McKellen
Roger

Peter Vaughan
Burrud

Alan Dobie
Ethelred

Julian Glover
Shrdlu

Vivien Merchant
Freda