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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Cast
Peter Ustinov
Grendel (voice)
Keith Michell
The Shaper (voice)
Arthur Dignam
The Dragon / Beowulf (voice)
Ed Rosser
King Hrothgar (voice)
Alison Bird
Wealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice)
Bobby Bright
Ric Stone
Unferth (voice)
Ernie Bourne
Rho Schepisi
Colin McEwan
Barry Hill
Peter Aanensen
Jack Brown
Julie McKenna
The Shaper's Boy (voice)
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