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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.
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vikings (norsemen)
9th century
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Questions about Alfred the Great
How long is Alfred the Great?
Alfred the Great has a runtime of 2h 2m (2 hours and 2 minutes).
Who directed Alfred the Great?
Alfred the Great was directed by Clive Donner and released in 1969.
What genre is Alfred the Great?
Alfred the Great is a History film (1969).
Who stars in Alfred the Great?
The cast of Alfred the Great includes David Hemmings, Michael York, Prunella Ransome, Colin Blakely, Ian McKellen.
What is the TMDB rating for Alfred the Great?
Alfred the Great has a TMDB rating of 4.7/10 based on 18 votes.
