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Grendel'll get you!

Grendel Grendel Grendel

4.8 / 10 4.8 1981 1h 28mPG

AnimationFantasy

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

CAST

The people behind the story

Peter Ustinov

Peter UstinovGrendel (voice)

Keith Michell

Keith MichellThe Shaper (voice)

Arthur Dignam

Arthur DignamThe Dragon / Beowulf (voice)

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Ed RosserKing Hrothgar (voice)

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Alison BirdWealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice)

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Bobby Bright

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Ric StoneUnferth (voice)

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Ernie Bourne