Alfred the Great (1969)
- Starring:
- David Hemmings, Michael York, (more)
- Director(s):
- Clive Donner
Synopsis of Alfred the Great
While Olde England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the 9th century, Alfred (David Hemmings) is commencing to join the priesthood. But observing the rape of his motherland, he puts aside 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 an English hero. But now, although Alfred still longs for the priesthood, he is torn between his passion for God and his lust for blood. After marrying the beautiful Aelhsweth (Prunella Ransome), he gives himself over to his dark side and aggressively rapes his wife. At this point, the Danes return and Alfred must muster the English forces once again for a decisive battle, but he also must battle his conflicting soul. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
Complete Cast of Alfred the Great
- David Hemmings - Alfred
- Prunella Ransome - Aelhswith
- Julian Glover - Athelstan
- Peter Vaughan - Burrud
- Barry Jackson - Wulfstan
- Andrew Bradford - Edwin
- Ralph Nossek - Bishop
- David Glaisyer - Olaf
- Christopher Timothy - Cerdic
- Michael York - Guthrum
- Colin Blakely - Asher
- Ian McKellen - Roger
- Julian Chagrin - Ivar
- John Rees - Cuthbert
- Michael Billington - Offa
- Keith Buckley - Hadric
- Alan Dobie - Ethelred
- Vivien Merchant - Freda
- Director(s):
- Clive Donner
- Writer(s):
- James R. Webb, Kenneth Taylor
- Producer(s):
- James R. Webb, Bernard Smith
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