Grendel Grendel Grendel

Grendel Grendel Grendel

43% | Aug 01, 1981 | Animation, Fantasy

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.

Featured Cast

Phillip Adams
Producer
John Gardner
Novel

Cast

Grendel (voice)
Peter Ustinov
Grendel (voice)
The Shaper (voice)
Keith Michell
The Shaper (voice)
The Dragon / Beowulf (voice)
Arthur Dignam
The Dragon / Beowulf (voice)
King Hrothgar (voice)
Ed Rosser
King Hrothgar (voice)
Wealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice)
Alison Bird
Wealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice)

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