Alfred The Great - Original Trailer 1969

While Olde England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the 9th century, Alfred (David Hemmings) is commencing to join the priesthood. But observing the rape of his motherland, he puts aside 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 an English hero. But now, although Alfred still longs for the priesthood, he is torn between his passion for God and his lust for blood. After marrying the beautiful Aelhsweth (Prunella Ransome), he gives himself over to his dark side and aggressively rapes his wife. At this point, the Danes return and Alfred must muster the English forces once again for a decisive battle, but he also must battle his conflicting soul. David Hemmings - Alfred Michael York - Guthrum Prunella Ransome - Aelhswith Colin Blakely - Asher Julian Glover - Athelstan Ian McKellen - Roger Peter Vaughan - Burrud Julian Chagrin - Ivar Barry Jackson - Wulfstan John Rees - Cuthbert Andrew Bradford - Edwin Michael Billington - Offa Ralph Nossek - Bishop Keith Buckley - Hadric Alan Dobie - Ethelred David Glaisyer - Olaf Vivien Merchant - Freda Christopher Timothy - Cerdic