poster

1981

PG (08/01/1981) (AU)

Animation, Fantasy,

1h 28m

38

User Score

Grendel'll get you!

Overview

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.

1981

38

User Score

PG (08/01/1981) (AU)

Animation, Fantasy,

1h 28m

Grendel'll get you!

Overview

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.

Cast

Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov

Grendel (voice)

Keith Michell

Keith Michell

The Shaper (voice)

Arthur Dignam

Arthur Dignam

The Dragon / Beowulf (voice)

Ed Rosser

Ed Rosser

King Hrothgar (voice)

Alison Bird

Alison Bird

Wealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice)

Ric Stone

Ric Stone

Unferth (voice)

Julie McKenna

Julie McKenna

The Shaper's Boy (voice)