AnimationFantasy
Grendel Grendel Grendel
"Grendel'll get you!"
User Score7 votes
39%3.9/10
Release1981→
Runtime1H 28M
LanguageEnglish
StatusReleased
Synopsis
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.
Principal Cast8

Peter Ustinov
Grendel (voice)

Keith Michell
The Shaper (voice)

Arthur Dignam
The Dragon / Beowulf (voice)
Ed Rosser
King Hrothgar (voice)
Alison Bird
Wealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice)
Bobby Bright
Ric Stone
Unferth (voice)
Ernie Bourne
Media4
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Director
Alexander Stitt
Director →
Box Office
Budget$1M
Certification
PGKeywords
giant monstermythical creature6th centurybeowulf
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Countries:Australia
Production:Victorian FilmHoyts DistributionTVW Enterprises Ltd.Satori Entertainment Corporation























