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.

Starring:

Alan Dobie, Andy Bradford, Barry Evans, Barry Jackson, Christopher Timothy, Colin Blakely, David Hemmings, Henry Woolf, Ian McKellen, Jim Norton, John Rees, Julian Chagrin, Julian Glover, Keith Buckley, Michael Billington, Michael York, Peter Blythe, Peter Vaughan, Prunella Ransome, Ralph Nossek, Robin Askwith, Sinead Cusack, Trevor Jones, Vivien Mercha

Genre:

Action, Drama, History, War