Alfred the great movie

His films are marked by a macabre sense of humor and a somewhat bleak view of the human condition. Episode iii double trouble from harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban hogwarts hymn from harry potter and the goblet of fire into the west from the lord of the rings. He prevented england from falling to the danes and promoted learning and literacy. Ray danton, guy madison, people art, film posters, great movies, film movie, luigi. If you like alfred the great you are looking for epic, exciting and serious movies about with viking, war, military, heroes, battles, clergy and religions or cults themes of drama, history and war genre shot in uk. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Read the alfred the great movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. David hemmings of recent blow up fame is an unlikely warrior king. Undeterred, i eventually found a website prepared to supply. Alfred the great movie poster alfred the great, greatful, david. The return of the king star wars main titlefrom star wars. Join a community of music enthusiasts with a passion for music education. The movie has a strong supporting cast featuring the late colin blakely, a youthful robin askwith, jane asher and an early major role for sir ian.

The hero of alfred hitchcocks rear window is trapped in a wheelchair, and were trapped, tootrapped inside his point of view, inside his lack of freedom and his limited options. Following a trail that goes back over a thousand years, the team wants to unravel the mystery. Alfred reluctantly becomes king and leads his people against the danish vikings who raid the country on a regular basis. He did prevent danish invaders from overrunning england, but that alone isnt what made him great. Alfreds bones have been moved so many times over the centuries that many people concluded that they were lost forever. Alfred the great managed himself to unify the small angloxaxons states in order to battle and beat the invaders barbarians vikings. Compilation of the anglosaxon chronicle began during his reign, circa 890.

Alfred the great came into the theatres in 1969 when epic films had already lost their appeal to larger audiences. Great movie instrumental solos for strings alfred music. Imdb later informed me that the film was alfred the great 1969, starring david hemmings and michael york, but to my grief, it had never been rereleased on dvd. Some good battle scenes but if you are looking for action stick to the kirk douglastony curtis classic movie vikings. Michael york is more convincing as danish war lord guthram. This film chronicles the life and times of king alfred, who lived from 849 to 899 a. Alfred vanquished the invading danes and freed the london city, besides he promoted the angloxaxon culture and the civilized values such us learning read latin. The search for alfred the great tv movie 2014 imdb. Alfred the great is a 1969 epic film which portrays alfred the greats struggle to defend the anglosaxon kingdom of wessex from a danish viking invasion in the. Neil oliver is given exclusive access to a team of historians and scientists investigating the final resting place of alfred the great. Alfred the great 1969 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. With david hemmings, michael york, prunella ransome, colin blakely. Aug, 2016 alfred the great 1969 full movie alfred the great 1 alfred the great 1969 alfred the great full movie alfred the great documentary bbc alfred the great movie. Jun 29, 2006 because he was a great military leader.

Probably michael yorks greatest performance as a viking king. Alfred, also spelled aelfred, byname alfred the great, born 849died 899, king of wessex 871899, a saxon kingdom in southwestern england. Compared with, say, julius caesar or with alfreds nearcontemporary charlemagne, king alfred was hardly great. Alfred the great is an english movie released on 01 october, 1969. Kind of a dumb movie, but this scene was excellent.

I am sorry to hear that you feel the film alfred the great is not a fit subject for humour. The movie is a serviceable epic, but its lacking in several areas. Alfred the great soundtrack raymond leppard 1969 youtube. When the vikings invade england, alfred david hemmings is about to take his priesthood vows. Alfred hitchcock, englishborn american motionpicture director whose suspenseful films and television programs won immense popularity and critical acclaim over a long and tremendously productive career. The movie ends with a climatic defeat of the viking invaders, the capture of guthrum, and the return of aelswith to alfred, which is a major. To the best of my knowledge, this is the only film about alfred the great, and it is a disappointment. Alfred the great is a 1969 epic film which portrays alfred the greats struggle to defend the. By 870 the danes had overthrown the kingdoms of east anglia, northumbria, and mercia, and were preparing to do the same to wessex.

Another great battle between saxons and danes ensues and alfred is reunited with his wife and child. While old england is being ransacked by roving danes in the ninth century, alfred is planning to join the priesthood. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. When the invading danes kidnap his wife aelthswith prunella ransome, he goes to battle. I liked michael york as the danish leader who wants to carve out a kingdom in england. Alfred the great david hemmings changes his plans to becomes a priest and aspires to political greatness. Oct 28, 2011 british conductor raymond leppard produced a majestic score for this 1969 cliver donner directed account of the rise of the famous 9th century english king alfred. High resolution official theatrical movie poster for alfred the great image. Alfred the great 1969 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Trolls world tour, like a boss and recommendations for easter and passover.

The movie shows the times when some of the english kingdoms were ruled by danish vikings danelaw. Alfred, the only english king ever to be called the great, is remembered for his resistance to and victory. For a film with numerous battles, the fight choreography is surprisingly weak, but i have to praise the decision to show exhausted armies take a break during a battle, which i have never seen before. When he passes his long days and nights by shamelessly maintaining a secret watch on his neighbors, we share his obsession. Sep 19, 2010 alfred the great king alfred s struggle. 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. Clive donners alfred the great, the saga of the ninthcentury king of wessex. Yet his historic vision for his people, personal courage, spiritual devotion, and treatment of his enemies, offer profound wisdom for political leaders of any age including our own. Want to get the latest updates and special offers from alfred music. What made alfred great was what he did for english culture and the rule of law. He is the bestknown anglo saxon king in british history thanks to his biographer asser died c.

Oct 03, 2016 this is music from the rare vinyl copy of the ost of alfred the great 1969, filmed in galway ireland. In the 1980s, a new version of alfred hitchcock presents was produced for television, making use. David hemmings, michael york, prunella ransome, colin. Julian chagrin, jim norton, john rees, clive donner. This is an interesting historical action movie set in england in the 9th century c. Compared with, say, julius caesar or with alfred s nearcontemporary charlemagne, king alfred was hardly great.

Perhaps if you are after historical material on alfred the great, you could try the anglosaxon chronicle i hear the worcester manuscript is particularly good, or if your old english is as bad as mine, you might try wikipedia. It became the alfred hitchcock hour in 1962, and nbc broadcast the final episode on 10 may 1965. Alfred s bones have been moved so many times over the centuries that many people concluded that they were lost forever. Sep 10, 2019 alfred hitchcock, the master of suspense, made some of cinemas best films during his celebrated career. British conductor raymond leppard produced a majestic score for this 1969 cliver donner directed account of the rise of the famous 9th century english king alfred. The movie is directed by clive donner and featured david hemmings and ian mckellen as lead characters.