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      Alfred the Great

      PG 1969 2 hr. 2 min. History Drama List
      Reviews 64% 50+ Ratings Audience Score Ninth century English nobleman Alfred (David Hemmings) puts his plans to become a priest on hold, because his country has been invaded by Vikings. An innovative tactician, he earns the nickname "Alfred the Great" for his show of bravery on the battlefield -- his renown also wins him a marriage to Princess Aelhswith (Prunella Ransome). When the Vikings mount a second invasion, however, Alfred must once again make a decision between his religious yearnings and his loyalty to his people. Read More Read Less

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      delysid d a look into the past adventures of a bad ass warrior Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/17/20 Full Review Audience Member Really well done. Must watch. York and Hemings fantastic Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Another Brit movie that I have always enjoyed AND wish it would be released on DVD. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member I am a fan of historic dramas but this one is pretty boring. OK as a history lesson but not great as a dramatic movie. Just drifts along from start to finish. Even the battle scenes are fairly dull. The cinematography could be better too - the picture was lacking in colour, clarity and resolution (though this may be a bad transfer to DVD). Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Much better than I was anticipating. Great cast. Bonus of a young Ian McKellen. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Penelope Houston The Spectator There's a dejected feeling about this whole cinematic folly, as though somewhere along the way it had lost confidence even in its own anachronisms. Jul 9, 2018 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews All I can say, if this is the true story of Alfred the Great, I'll be a monkey's uncle. Rated: C Feb 16, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Ninth century English nobleman Alfred (David Hemmings) puts his plans to become a priest on hold, because his country has been invaded by Vikings. An innovative tactician, he earns the nickname "Alfred the Great" for his show of bravery on the battlefield -- his renown also wins him a marriage to Princess Aelhswith (Prunella Ransome). When the Vikings mount a second invasion, however, Alfred must once again make a decision between his religious yearnings and his loyalty to his people.
      Director
      Clive Donner
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      History, Drama
      Original Language
      English