Grendel Grendel Grendel (1981)

08/01/1981 (AU) • 1h 28m

Animation, Fantasy

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.

Top Billed Cast

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)

Ric Stone

Unferth (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$650,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

giant monster

mythical creature

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