Alfred The Great

Name: Alfred The Great
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1969-10-01
Duration: 2 h 2 min
Rating: 6.40
Cast: Colin Blakely, Prunella Ransome, David Hemmings, Michael York

– While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the 9th century, Alfred is planning to join ..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

6.40 / 10

Duration:

2 Hours and 2 Minutes

Release Year:

1969

Alfred The Great — Alfred the Great (1969)

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.

Styles:

Epic, Stylized, Exciting, Realistic, Captivating, Serious

Story Timeline:

Ancient History

Producing Country:

Filming Locations:

England, Europe

Genre:

History, War, Drama

Release Date:

01 Oct 1969

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:

Directed by:

Clive Donner

Story Written By:

Ken Taylor, James R. Webb

Main Actors:

Colin Blakely, Prunella Ransome, David Hemmings, Michael York

Plot:

While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the ninth 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.

Production Company:

MGM

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

6.4/10