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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n/a 122 min

Type:

Movie

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

History

Release:

1969-10-08

Year:

1969

Director:

Clive Donner

Production:

Bernard Smith Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast:

David Hemmings, Michael York, Prunella Ransome, Colin Blakely, Ian McKellen, Peter Vaughan, Alan Dobie, Julian Glover, Vivien Merchant, Barry Jackson

Alfred the Great

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