About this release
Il nobile Alfredo, che avrebbe intenzione di farsi monaco, alla morte del fratello, il re Etelredo, si vede costretto a rinunciare ai voti e a capeggiare la lotta contro i danesi che hanno invaso il Wessex. Sposa quindi la figlia del re di Mercia da cui ha un figlio. La donna viene presa in ostaggio dai danesi che rompono la tregua e battono Alfredo. Con pochi fedeli però costui organizza la resistenza.
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Disc 1
DVD
Alfred the Great (1969)
122 min
History
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.
Credits
Director
Clive Donner
Cast
David Hemmingsas Alfred
Michael Yorkas Guthrum
Prunella Ransomeas Aelhswith
Colin Blakelyas Asher
Ian McKellenas Roger
Peter Vaughanas Burrud
Alan Dobieas Ethelred
Julian Gloveras Shrdlu
Vivien Merchantas Freda
Barry Jacksonas Wulfstan
Cinematographer
Mike Fox
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 17, 2026