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Alfred the Great

Alfred the Great

History

2h 2m

October 8, 1969 (55 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
David Hemmings

David Hemmings

Alfred

Birthday: November 18, 1941

27 December 3, 2003 (62)
Michael York

Michael York

Guthrum

Birthday: March 27, 1942

2783
Prunella Ransome

Prunella Ransome

Aelhswith

Birthday: January 18, 1943

26 January 1, 2002 (58)
Colin Blakely

Colin Blakely

Asher

Birthday: September 23, 1930

39 May 7, 1987 (56)
Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Roger

Birthday: May 25, 1939

3086
Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Burrud

Birthday: April 4, 1923

46 December 6, 2016 (93)
Alan Dobie

Alan Dobie

Ethelred

Birthday: June 2, 1932

3793
Julian Glover

Julian Glover

Shrdlu

Birthday: March 27, 1935

3490
Vivien Merchant

Vivien Merchant

Freda

Birthday: July 22, 1929

40 October 3, 1982 (53)