
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.

Peter Ustinov
Grendel (voice)

Keith Michell
The Shaper (voice)

Arthur Dignam
The Dragon / Beowulf (voice)

Ed Rosser
King Hrothgar (voice)


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August 1, 1981
1h 28m
4.6
Alexander Stitt
Alexander Stitt, John Gardner
8

Victorian Film
AU
Hoyts Distribution
N/A
TVW Enterprises Ltd.
N/A
Satori Entertainment Corporation
N/A

Alison Bird
Wealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice)

Bobby Bright
Cast

Ric Stone
Unferth (voice)

Ernie Bourne
Cast

Rho Schepisi
Cast

Colin McEwan
Cast
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