Grendel Grendel Grendel (1981)
Grendel'll get you!
1981 · PG · 1h 28m · Animation, Fantasy
Genres: Animation, Fantasy
This is an animated story covering the ancient legend of Beowulf, as narrated by Grendel himself, the "monster" in the legend. Aimed more at adults than children, this version holds some interesting twists on the traditional tale, and is based on a novel by American critic and academic John Gardner.
Director: Alexander Stitt
Writers: Alexander Stitt, John Gardner
Music by: Bruce Smeaton
Cinematography: John Pollard
Cast
Peter Ustinov as Grendel (voice)Keith Michell as The Shaper (voice)Arthur Dignam as The Dragon / Beowulf (voice)Ed Rosser as King Hrothgar (voice)Alison Bird as Wealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice)Bobby BrightRic Stone as Unferth (voice)Ernie BourneRho SchepisiColin McEwanBarry HillPeter AanensenMore like this
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