22 Oct 2009
Pope Joan
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.
Alfred the Great
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.
Top 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
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