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Alfred the Great (1969)

Alfred the Great (1969)

History
Release Date: 1969, October 8
Directors: Clive Donner
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Bernard Smith Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast: Michael York, Ian McKellen, Julian Glover, David Hemmings, Peter Vaughan, Colin Blakely, Vivien Merchant, Alan Dobie, Prunella Ransome

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

vikings (norsemen) 9th century