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Alfred the Great (I) (1969)

122 min  -  Action | Drama | History  -   1 October 1969 (Hong Kong)
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While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the 9th century, Alfred is planning to join the priesthood... See full summary »

Director:

Clive Donner

Writers:

James R. Webb (story), Ken Taylor (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Hemmings ...
Michael York ...
Prunella Ransome Prunella Ransome ...
Aelhswith
Colin Blakely Colin Blakely ...
Asher
Ian McKellen ...
Roger
Peter Vaughan ...
Burrud
Alan Dobie Alan Dobie ...
Julian Glover ...
Shrdlu
Vivien Merchant Vivien Merchant ...
Freda
Julian Chagrin Julian Chagrin ...
Jim Norton Jim Norton ...
Thanet
John Rees John Rees ...
Cuthbert
Christopher Timothy Christopher Timothy ...
Cerdic
Peter Blythe Peter Blythe ...
Eafa
Sinéad Cusack Sinéad Cusack ...
Edith
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Storyline

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. Written by Ørnås  

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Plot Keywords:

Dane | Priesthood | 9th Century | England | Sword Fight  | See more »

Taglines:

At 22 he gained a throne and saved a kingdom

Genres:

Action | Drama | History | War

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Hong Kong) See more »

Also Known As:

Alfred den Store - vikingernes overmand See more »

Filming Locations:

County Galway, Ireland

Box Office

Gross:

HKD 96,092 (Hong Kong) (1969)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Norway:  | USA:

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Mono (35 mm prints)

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1
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Trivia

Film debut of Ian McKellen. See more »