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Alfred the Great

Play trailer Poster for Alfred the Great PG,  1969,  2h 2m,  History/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist - - 2 Reviews Tomatometer 64% 50+ Ratings Popcornmeter
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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 "Alfred the Great" for his show of bravery on the battlefield -- his renown also wins him a marriage to Princess Ealhswith (Prunella Ransome). When the Vikings mount a second invasion, however, Alfred must once again make a decision between his religious yearnings and his loyalty to his people.

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Penelope Houston The Spectator Jul 9, 2018
There's a dejected feeling about this whole cinematic folly, as though somewhere along the way it had lost confidence even in its own anachronisms. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Feb 16, 2012
C
All I can say, if this is the true story of Alfred the Great, I'll be a monkey's uncle. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Clive Donner

Director

David Hemmings

Alfred

Michael York

Guthrum

Prunella Ransome

Aelhswith

Colin Blakely

Asher

Ian McKellen

Roger

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Alfred the Great

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Movie Info

Synopsis 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 "Alfred the Great" for his show of bravery on the battlefield -- his renown also wins him a marriage to Princess Ealhswith (Prunella Ransome). When the Vikings mount a second invasion, however, Alfred must once again make a decision between his religious yearnings and his loyalty to his people.
Director
Clive Donner
Rating
PG
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
2h 2m
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