Summary 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. Although Alfred still longs for the priesthood, he is torn between his passion for God and his lust for blood. View more details
Directed : Clive Donner
Written : James R. Webb Ken Taylor Eleanor Shipley Duckett
Stars : Michael York Colin Blakely David Hemmings Prunella Ransome
Genres : Drama History War
Release date : Sep 30, 1969
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : County Galway, Ireland
Production companies : Bernard Smith Productions
Summary 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. Although Alfred still longs for the priesthood, he is torn between his passion for God and his lust for blood. View more details
Genres : Drama History War
Release date : Sep 30, 1969
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : County Galway, Ireland
Production companies : Bernard Smith Productions