ALFRED THE GREAT

Unusual attempt to combine a character study with a realistic view of history. Interesting background detail and vivid battle scenes, set in AD 871, when Alfred takes over the kingship from his weak older brother.

Director Clive Donner

Historical 1969, colour/Panavision 122 mins, MGM

David Hemmings, Michael York, Prunella Ransome, Colin Blakely, Julian Glover, Ian McKellen