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MOVIE • 1981

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Grendel'll get you!

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.

TMDB ★ 2.4/5Votes: 9
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AnimationFantasy

Top Cast

Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov

Grendel (voice)

Keith Michell

Keith Michell

The Shaper (voice)

Arthur Dignam

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)

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Bobby Bright

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Ric Stone

Unferth (voice)

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Ernie Bourne

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Rho Schepisi

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Colin McEwan

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Barry Hill

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Peter Aanensen

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Jack Brown

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Julie McKenna

The Shaper's Boy (voice)

Where to watch

Tubi TVTubi TV

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

August 1, 1981

Runtime

88 min

Language

English

Origin

Australia

Budget

$650,000

Revenue

N/A

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