Directed by:
Clive DonnerScreenplay:
James R. WebbCinematography:
Alex ThomsonComposer:
Raymond LeppardCast:
David Hemmings, Michael York, Prunella Ransome, Colin Blakely, Ian McKellen, Peter Vaughan, Julian Glover, Vivien Merchant, Sinéad Cusack, Barry Evans (more)Plots(1)
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. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![David Hemmings](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271165_81acbe.jpg)
David Hemmings
UK
Best movies:
Gladiator (2000)
The Long Day's Dying (1968)
Blow-Up (1966)
![Michael York](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268872_50a68d.jpg)
Michael York
UK
Best movies:
Romeo and Juliet (1968)
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99 (1999) (video compilation)
Cabaret (1972)
![Prunella Ransome](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/117/159/117159940_e02e6a.jpg)
Prunella Ransome
UK
Best movies:
Far from the Madding Crowd (1967)
Who Can Kill a Child? (1976)
Man in the Wilderness (1971)
![Colin Blakely](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/093/886/93886016_61beff.jpg)
Colin Blakely
UK
Best movies:
The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)
The Password is Courage (1962)
King Lear (1983) (TV movie)
![Ian McKellen](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/987/163987820_49d6b3.jpg)
Ian McKellen
UK
Best movies:
Pet Shop Boys: Videography (1991) (video compilation)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
![Peter Vaughan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/272/272527_c65377.jpg)
Peter Vaughan
UK
Best movies:
Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters (1999) (TV movie)
The Remains of the Day (1993)
The Legend of 1900 (1998)
![Julian Glover](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271632_2a8d48.jpg)
Julian Glover
UK
Best movies:
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Cry Freedom (1987)
![Vivien Merchant](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/477/161477520_498fe6.jpg)
Vivien Merchant
UK
Best movies:
Frenzy (1972)
Alfie (1966)
The Man in the Iron Mask (1977) (TV movie)
![Sinéad Cusack](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/494/161494952_1b00ca.jpg)
Sinéad Cusack
Ireland
Best movies:
Eastern Promises (2007)
Hoffman (1970)
V for Vendetta (2005)
![Barry Evans](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/325/325397_3f1f2f.jpg)
Barry Evans
UK
Best movies:
Alfred the Great (1969)
![Christopher Timothy](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/421/421419_da752b.jpg)
Christopher Timothy
UK
Best movies:
Othello (1965)
Spring and Port Wine (1970)
Doctor at Large (1957)
![Jim Norton](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/291/160291221_776b91.gif)
Jim Norton
Ireland
Best movies:
American History X (1998)
Hamlet (2015) (theatrical recording)
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)
![Peter Blythe](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/484/160484181_658335.jpg)
Peter Blythe
UK
Best movies:
I.D. (1995)
Agatha Christie: Poirot (1989) (series)
Foyle's War (2002) (series)
![Alan Dobie](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/357/161357904_ce4ec7.jpg)
Alan Dobie
UK
Best movies:
The Long Day's Dying (1968)
Doctor Faustus (1967)
Madame Sin (1972)
![John Rees](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/442/161442516_153132.jpg)
John Rees
UK
Best movies:
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Holocaust (1978) (series)
Jungle Fighters (1961)
![Barry Jackson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/456/161456789_50b70f.jpg)
Barry Jackson
UK
Best movies:
Barry Lyndon (1975)
Ryan's Daughter (1970)
Aces High (1976)
Andy Bradford
UK
Best movies:
Othello (1965)
Juggernaut (1974)
For Your Eyes Only (1981)
Julian Chagrin
UK
Best movies:
Blow-Up (1966)
Alfred the Great (1969)
The Emperor's New Clothes (1987)
Michael Billington
UK
Best movies:
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Maigret (1991) (series)
Alfred the Great (1969)
Keith Buckley
UK
Best movies:
Excalibur (1981)
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
The Eagle Has Landed (1976)