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Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great

Alfred the Great

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

122 mins

Rating

4.3/10

Release Date

08 October 1969

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

David Hemmings

David Hemmings

Alfred

Michael York

Michael York

Guthrum

Prunella Ransome

Prunella Ransome

Aelhswith

Colin Blakely

Colin Blakely

Asher

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Roger

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Burrud

Alan Dobie

Alan Dobie

Ethelred

Julian Glover

Julian Glover

Shrdlu

Vivien Merchant

Vivien Merchant

Freda

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