Cast and Crew of Alfred the Great

Cast of
Alfred the Great

About Alfred the Great

  • Released on October 08, 1969
  • History

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.

Full Cast of Alfred the Great

David Hemmings
plays Alfred

Michael York
plays Guthrum

Michael York as Guthrum

Michael York OBE (born Michael Hugh Johnson; 27 March 1942) is an English actor. After performing on-stage with the R...

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Prunella Ransome
plays Aelhswith

Colin Blakely
plays Asher

Ian McKellen
plays Roger

Ian McKellen as Roger

Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. He is the recipient of six Laurence Olivier ...

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Peter Vaughan
plays Burrud

Peter Vaughan as Burrud

Peter Vaughan (born Peter Ewart Ohm; 4 April 1923 – 6 December 2016) was an English character actor known for many su...

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Alan Dobie
plays Ethelred

Julian Glover
plays Shrdlu

Vivien Merchant
plays Freda


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