Alfred the Great(1969)
Alfred the Great Synopsis
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.
Alfred the Great (1969) is a history film directed by Clive Donner, released on October 8, 1969 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars David Hemmings, Michael York, Prunella Ransome and Colin Blakely. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Clive Donner
- Writers:
- James R. Webb
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Fox
- Production:
- Bernard Smith Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Alfred the Great Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Hemmings
as Alfred
Michael York
as Guthrum
Prunella Ransome
as Aelhswith
Colin Blakely
as Asher
Ian McKellen
as Roger
Peter Vaughan
as Burrud
Alan Dobie
as Ethelred
Julian Glover
as Shrdlu
Vivien Merchant
as Freda
Barry Jackson
as Wulfstan
Key crew
Directed by Clive Donner, written by James R. Webb.
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Alfred the Great Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 19 ratings.
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Alfred the Great – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Alfred the Great online?
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Alfred the Great (1969) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Alfred the Great?
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The main cast of Alfred the Great (1969) includes David Hemmings, Michael York, Prunella Ransome, Colin Blakely and Ian McKellen. The film was directed by Clive Donner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Alfred the Great released?
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Alfred the Great was released on October 8, 1969 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Alfred the Great worth watching?
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Alfred the Great (1969) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.