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Alfred the Great is a 1969 British epic historical drama film which portrays Alfred the Great's struggle to defend the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Wessex from a Danish Viking invasion in the 9th century. David Hemmings starred in the title role.
Alfred the Great: Directed by Clive Donner. With David Hemmings, Michael York, Prunella Ransome, Colin Blakely. While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the ninth century, Alfred is planning to join the priesthood.
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- Drama, History, War
- Clive Donner
- 1969-10-01
Alfred the Great - Full Cast & Crew. David Hemmings portrays the would-be priest who became king and put an end to Danish conquests in 9th-century Britain. Michael York, Prunella Ransome....
- Clive Donner
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.
While 9th-century England is being plundered by the fierce Danes, Alfred, who is about to become a priest, is persuaded to lead the Christian armies in the defense of their land. He uses a new concept in battle, the pincer movement, and his forces are victorious.
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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.
