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- PG1969 · Historical drama · 2h 2m
A film about the life of King Alfred the Great, who fought against the Danes in the ninth century. Starring David Hemmings, Michael York, Prunella Ransome and Ian McKellen, directed by Clive Donner.
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- Drama, History, War
- Clive Donner
- 1969-10-01
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.
May 6, 2021 · 2.59K subscribers. Subscribed. 81. 8.2K views 3 years ago. Alfred the Great is a 1969 epic film which portrays Alfred the Great's struggle to defend the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of...
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- MovieTrailerFan 1980
Alfred the Great. 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,...
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- Clive Donner
- PG
- David Hemmings
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.
- Clive Donner, Brian Cummins, Peter Price
- David Hemmings
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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.
Cast & crew. User reviews. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Plot. Alfred the Great. Summaries. While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the ninth century, Alfred is planning to join the priesthood.