Summary: While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the 9th century, Alfred (David Hemmings) 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. (imdb)

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Genres: Drama, Action, War

Country: UK

Directed By: Clive Donner

Written By: James R. Webb, Ken Taylor, Eleanor Shipley Duckett

Starring: Ian McKellen, Michael York, Sinéad Cusack, Julian Glover, David Hemmings, Peter Vaughan, Colin Blakely, Vivien Merchant, Prunella Ransome, Michael Billington

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