Loading Page
Alfred the Great(1969)
Status: Released
Date: 1969-10-08
45%
17 Votes
Time: 2h 2m
Overview:
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.
Languages: Czech.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
Bernard Smith Productions
Movie: Alfred the Great
Top 9 Billed Cast
David Hemmings
Alfred
Michael York
Guthrum
Prunella Ransome
Aelhswith
Colin Blakely
Asher
Ian McKellen
Roger
Peter Vaughan
Burrud
Alan Dobie
Ethelred
Julian Glover
Shrdlu
Vivien Merchant
Freda
Loading Photos
Photo Type :Total items
Recommendations Movies
70%
Kingdom of Heaven(en)
2005-05-03
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
67%
The 13th Warrior(en)
1999-08-13
A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.
70%
The Vikings(en)
1958-06-11
Einar, brutal son of the viking Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with clever slave Eric, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.
69%
Medieval(en)
2022-09-08
The story of fifteenth century Czech icon and warlord, Jan Zizka, who defeated armies of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire.
61%
Ironclad(en)
2011-03-03
In the year 1215, the rebel barons of England have forced their despised King John to put his royal seal on the Magna Carta, a seminal document that upheld the rights of free men. Yet within months of pledging himself to the great charter, the King reneged on his word and assembled a mercenary army on the south coast of England with the intention of bringing the barons and the country back under his tyrannical rule. Barring his way stood the mighty Rochester castle, a place that would become the symbol of the rebel's momentous struggle for justice and freedom.
64%
The Lost Viking(en)
2018-05-28
A young Viking called Vitharr arrives in Britain with dreams of conquest and adventure, but when his family and clan are ambushed and killed, he must survive alone in this strange,dangerous new land as he searches for his Uncle's settlement.
61%
Stockholm Bloodbath(en)
2024-01-19
In 1520, the notorious and power-hungry Danish King Christian II is determined to seize the Swedish crown from Sten Sture, no matter what it takes. Meanwhile, sisters Freja and Anne make a solemn promise to seek revenge on the men who brutally murdered their family. Everything comes to a head in the heart of Stockholm, where the sisters are drawn into a ruthless political struggle between Sweden and Denmark that culminates in a mass execution, presided over by the mad King "Christian the Tyrant," known as the Stockholm Bloodbath.
68%
Outlaws - For Greater Glory(en)
2012-06-01
A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country.
62%
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher(en)
2022-06-30
At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England.
67%
Rob Roy(en)
1995-04-13
In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.
64%
Robin Hood(en)
2010-05-12
When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his widow, Marion; and draws the ire of the town's sheriff and King John's henchman, Godfrey.
76%
Emperor(en)
2020-08-18
An escaped slave travels north and has chance encounters with Frederick Douglass and John Brown. Based on the life story of Shields Green.
74%
The Last Duel(en)
2021-10-13
King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire, Jacques Le Gris, by challenging him to a duel.
68%
Against the Ice(en)
2022-02-10
In 1909, two explorers fight to survive after they're left behind while on a Danish expedition in ice-covered Greenland.
63%
Ivanhoe(en)
1982-02-23
Ivanhoe, a worthy and noble knight, the champion of justice returns to England after the holy wars, and finds England under the reign of Prince John and his henchmen and finds himself being involved in the power-struggle for the throne of England.
63%
Fanny Lye Deliver'd(en)
2019-10-10
On an isolated English farm in 1657, Fanny lives a quiet life with her oppressive husband John and their young son. One day their life is rocked with the arrival of young couple Thomas and Rebecca who claim to have been robbed and need a place to stay. But are these strangers really who they say they are?
60%
The Secrets We Keep(en)
2020-09-16
In post-World War II America, a woman, rebuilding her life in the suburbs with her husband, kidnaps her neighbor and seeks vengeance for the heinous war crimes she believes he committed against her.
68%
Ivanhoe(en)
1952-07-31
Sir Walter Scott's classic story of the chivalrous Ivanhoe who joins with Robin of Locksley in the fight against Prince John and for the return of King Richard the Lionheart.
59%
Tom Jones(en)
1963-08-24
Tom loves Sophie and Sophie loves Tom. But Tom and Sophie are of differering classes. Can they find a way through the mayhem to be true to love?
66%
To Hell and Back(en)
1955-09-22
The true WWII story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. history. Based on the autobiography of Audie Murphy who stars as himself in the film.
Similar Movies
67%
The 13th Warrior(en)
1999-08-13
A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.
75%
NOVA: Secrets of the Viking Sword(en)
2012-10-10
The Vikings were the most ferocious warriors of the Middle Ages. Especially fearsome were the select few who wielded a formidable weapon: a light, razor sharp, virtually indestructible sword with its maker's name, Ulfberht, inlaid along the blade.
66%
Victims of the Vikings(de)
2020-12-22
Adventurers, explorers and conquerors: the Vikings are considered the greatest heroes of the Middle Ages. Is this interpretation justified? In fact, they left a far darker and lesser-known mark on history: they were ruthless slavers, human traffickers and hostage-takers. „Victims of the Vikings“ is the first TV documentary to investigate this infamous and often horrifying aspect of the Nordic warriors.
68%
Pope Joan(en)
2009-10-22
A 9th century woman of English extraction born in the German city of Ingelheim disguises herself as a man and rises through the Vatican ranks.
53%
The Viking Sagas(en)
2011-05-10
Dr Janina Ramirez travels across glaciers and through the lava fields of Iceland to find out about one of the most compelling of the great Viking stories - the Laxdaela Saga. This hour-long film explores how the unique literary achievements of the Saga writers were possible at a time of such immense cultural, political and religious upheaval.
65%
When the Raven Flies(is)
1984-02-04
Vikings pillage Ireland, seeking silver and slaves, slaying men and women in the process. A young boy is spared when a Viking takes pity on him instead of killing him. Twenty years later the boy returns to Iceland take his revenge.
0%
Blót - Torn Between Worlds(de)
2021-12-01
Because she is being blamed by her father, the young Viking Freydis feels responsible for her mother’s death and develops a profound psychosis. She then embarks on a journey to Hel, the goddess of the dead, in order to revive her mother, and thus finally manages to free herself from her father’s blame.
0%
Hólmganga(da)
2025-04-11
In 8th century Scandinavia, the Danish kingdoms are under threat from Charlemagne, King of the Franks. In a desperate attempt to strengthen their position, Sigfred, King of the Danes, marries his eldest son off to the daughter of a wealthy Norwegian family. However, when his other son falls in love with the same woman their relationship is put to the ultimate test. It is up to Godfred, the youngest of the Sigfred-sons to bring his divided family together and defend their viking way of life.. if he can.
62%
Knives of the Avenger(it)
1966-05-30
A mysterious knife-throwing viking warrior protects a young peasant woman and her young son from the clutches of a evil regent bent on claiming the title of king and the woman for himself.
74%
Viking Warrior Women(en)
2019-06-07
Drama-led documentary following the life of Signe, an orphaned Chief's daughter, who, driven by revenge, becomes an explorer and trader in the lands of the Rus Vikings.
70%
The Vikings(en)
1958-06-11
Einar, brutal son of the viking Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with clever slave Eric, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.
0%
The Viking Sisters(sv)
2022-08-08
In 10th century Norway, a young shaman is forced to hunt down her outlaw sister.
59%
Pope Joan(en)
1972-08-16
Based on the medieval legend of Pope Joan, who was made Pope for a brief period around 855 A.D. The movie presents her existence as fact, though it is questionable that Pope Joan really did exist, and portrays her relationships with other notables of the time.
69%
Viking: Bloodlust(en)
2023-04-21
A band of vikings are on the run from a blood thirsty group of Berserkers who want to fight to the death.
53%
Tarkan and the Blood of the Vikings(tr)
1971-11-01
Features a mustached villain, who is the leader of a Viking clan that worships an octopus god-monster. The Vikings wish to kidnap a beautiful girl to sacrifice her to their demigod, but the heroic Tarkan, aided by his dog, Kurt, is there to save the day.
64%
Erik the Conqueror(it)
1961-12-07
In the 9th Century, two Viking children, separated since their early childhood with one raised by the British and the other by Vikings, meet after nearly 20 years as rivals as war breaks out between Britian and the Vikings for control of England.
64%
The Lost Viking(en)
2018-05-28
A young Viking called Vitharr arrives in Britain with dreams of conquest and adventure, but when his family and clan are ambushed and killed, he must survive alone in this strange,dangerous new land as he searches for his Uncle's settlement.
64%
The Viking(en)
1928-11-02
In this historical adventure based on traditional legend concerning Leif Ericsson and the first Viking settlers to reach North America by sea, Norse half-brothers vie for a throne and for the same woman.