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3.9 / 10

(7 votes)

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.

Country:

Australia

Genre:

Animation,

Fantasy

Duration:

88 minutes

Year:

1981

Director:

Alexander Stitt

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Company:

Victorian Film,

Hoyts Distribution,

TVW Enterprises Ltd.,

Satori Entertainment Corporation

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)

Crew:
Alexander Stitt

Director

Alexander Stitt

Screenplay

John Gardner

Novel

Phillip Adams

Producer

Alexander Stitt

Producer