Grendel Grendel Grendel (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.
Director:
Alexander Stitt
Writer:
Alexander Stitt
Peter Ustinov Grendel (voice) |
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Keith Michell The Shaper (voice) |
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Arthur Dignam The Dragon / Beowulf (voice) |
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Ed Rosser King Hrothgar (voice) |
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Alison Bird Wealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice) |
Sound | Bruce Smeaton | Music |
Production | Phillip Adams | Producer |
Writing | John Gardner | Novel |
Writing | Alexander Stitt | Screenplay |
Directing | Alexander Stitt | Director |
Production | Alexander Stitt | Producer |
Art | Alexander Stitt | Art Direction |
Production | Greg Terry | Producer |
Crew | John Pollard | Cinematography |
Crew | Maggie Geddes | Supervisor of Production Resources |