Alfred the Great
6.2
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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David Hemmings
Alfred
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Michael York
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Prunella Ransome
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Colin Blakely
Asher
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Ian McKellen
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Alan Dobie
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Julian Glover
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Vivien Merchant
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Barry Jackson
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Clive Donner Director · James R. Webb Story Mike Fox Cinematographer
Worldwide gross $198K · Budget $6M · United States release October 8, 1969
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Budget
$6,000,000
Worldwide gross
$197,788
Production
Bernard Smith Productions
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production · Studio
United Kingdom
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · October 8, 1969
Theatrical
Germany
October 31, 1969 · Theatrical
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