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Alfred the Great (film)
1969 British film
Alfred the Great is a 1969 British epichistorical drama film which portrays Alfred the Great's struggle to defend the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Wessex from a DanishViking invasion in the 9th century.
David Hemmings starred in the title role.
Plot
When the Vikings invade England, Alfred (David Hemmings) is about to take his priesthood vows.
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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.
Realising the weak position of Wessex, Alfred goes into negotiations with Guthrum (Michael York), the Danish Viking leader of the Kingdom of East Anglia.
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