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When the Vikings invade England, Alfred (David Hemmings) is about to take his priesthood vows. However, his brother, King Æthelred of Wessex (Alan Dobie), summons him to his aid and Alfred leaves for battle, where he appears to be a great tactician. Æthelred dies shortly after Alfred marries the Mercian princess Aelhswith (Prunella Ransome). Torn between following intellect or passion, Alfred at first refuses to succeed Æthelred and consummate his marriage, but is forced to accept kingship after the Danes attack again.
Directed by Clive Donner
Written by James R. Webb
Ken Taylor
Produced by Bernard Smith
Starring David Hemmings
Michael York
Prunella Ransome
Colin Blakely
Ian McKellen
Peter Vaughan
Alan Dobie
Julian Glover
Vivien Merchant
Cinematography Alex Thomson
Edited by Fergus McDonell
Music by Raymond Leppard
Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
14 July 1969
Running time 122 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Budget $6 million[1]
Box office $197,788 (US)[2]
