Grendel Grendel Grendel

Film · 1981 TMDB 4.8 9 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.

Directed by

Alexander Stitt

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Victorian Film Hoyts Distribution TVW Enterprises Ltd. Satori Entertainment Corporation

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Peter UstinovGrendel (voice)

Keith MichellThe Shaper (voice)

Arthur DignamThe Dragon / Beowulf (voice)E Ed RosserKing Hrothgar (voice)A Alison BirdWealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice)B Bobby BrightCast R Ric StoneUnferth (voice)E Ernie BourneCast R Rho SchepisiCast C Colin McEwanCast B Barry HillCast P Peter AanensenCast

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Release date 1981-08-01

Countries Australia · United States

Production & box office Budget $650K

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