Animation ·Fantasy · Australia · 1981 · 1h 28m

Grendel Grendel Grendel

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Director
Alexander Stitt
Cast
Peter Ustinov as Grendel (voice) Keith Michell as The Shaper (voice) Arthur Dignam as The Dragon / Beowulf (voice) Ed Rosser as King Hrothgar (voice) Alison Bird as Wealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice) Bobby Bright as
Crew
John Pollard — Director of Photography Bruce Smeaton — Original Music Composer Alexander Stitt — Screenplay John Gardner — Novel Phillip Adams — Producer Alexander Stitt — Producer
Tagline

Grendel'll get you!

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.

Mood & Themes
giant monstermythical creature6th centurybeowulf
Key Collaborators
Alexander Stitt Director John Pollard Director of Photography Bruce Smeaton Original Music Composer Alexander Stitt Screenplay John Gardner Novel Phillip Adams Producer Alexander Stitt Producer Greg Terry Producer
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