Grendel Grendel Grendel

1981Directed by Alexander Stitt

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Released: August 1, 1981
Runtime: 1h 28m

About Grendel Grendel Grendel

Animation
Fantasy

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.

Director: Alexander Stitt
Writers: Alexander Stitt
John Gardner

Principal cast

In billing order

Peter UstinovGrendel (voice)
Keith MichellThe Shaper (voice)
Arthur DignamThe Dragon / Beowulf (voice)
Ed RosserKing Hrothgar (voice)
Alison BirdWealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice)
Bobby Bright

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