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Grendel Grendel Grendel

Grendel Grendel Grendel (1981)

1h 28m | PG-13

⭐ 4.3 / 10

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

Studio: Victorian Film

Genre: Animation, Fantasy

Video: 720p

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Cast

Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov

as Grendel (voice)

Keith Michell

Keith Michell

as The Shaper (voice)

Arthur Dignam

Arthur Dignam

as The Dragon / Beowulf (voice)

Ed Rosser

Ed Rosser

as King Hrothgar (voice)

Alison Bird

Alison Bird

as Wealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice)