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Box office. $197,788 (US) [2] 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.
- $197,788 (US)
- Raymond Leppard
- $6 million
- Bernard Smith
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
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Ninth century English nobleman Alfred (David Hemmings) puts his plans to become a priest on hold, because his country has been invaded by Vikings. An innovative tactician, he earns the nickname ...
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- Clive Donner
- PG
- David Hemmings
When his weak older brother, Ethelred, dies, Alfred inherits the kingdom of Wessex. He is still caught between the two forces of Church and State, but he finally gives up his priestly ambitions when he violently consummates his marriage. Again he faces Guthrum, leader of the Danes, who have entered England to pillage the countryside.
- Clive Donner, Brian Cummins, Peter Price
- David Hemmings
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Clive Donner. Director. James R. Webb. Story. 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.
