Grendel Grendel Grendel

Grendel Grendel Grendel

88 mins | Animation, Fantasy | Aug. 1, 1981

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.

Grendel Grendel Grendel

88 mins | Animation, Fantasy | Aug. 1, 1981

Grendel Grendel Grendel
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.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers
Original title Grendel Grendel Grendel
Directors Alexander Stitt
Writers Alexander Stitt, John Gardner

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)