Alfred the Great (1969)

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. Although Alfred still longs for t... Read all

Released: 1969

Genre: Drama , History , War

Casts: David Hemmings , Michael York , Prunella Ransome , Colin Blakely , Ian McKellen , Peter Vaughan , Alan Dobie , Julian Glover , Vivien Merchant , Julian Chagrin , Jim Norton , John Rees , Christopher Timothy , Peter Blythe , SinÃ©ad Cusack , Barry Evans , Barry Jackson , Henry Woolf

Duration: 2h 2m

Director: Clive Donner