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.

Director:

Alexander Stitt

Writers:

Anonymous (epic poem "Beowulf"), John Gardner (novel),

Stars:

Peter Ustinov, Keith Michell, Arthur Dignam

3 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Peter Ustinov	...	Grendel (voice)
Keith Michell	...	(voice)
Arthur Dignam	...	(voice)
Ed Rosser	...	(voice)
Bobby Bright	...	(voice)
Ric Stone	...	(voice)
Ernie Bourne	...	(voice)
Rho Schepisi	...	(voice)
Colin McEwan	...	(voice)
Alison Bird	...	(voice)
Barry Hill	...	(voice)
Peter Aanensen	...	(voice)
Jack Brown	...	(voice)
Julie McKenna	...	(voice)

Storyline

This is an animated story covering the ancient legend of Beowulf, as narrated by Grendel himself, the "monster" in the legend.

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Plot Keywords:

beowulf | telling someone to shut up | mother son relationship | rope | scene before opening credits | 

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Genres:

Animation

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

August 1981 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Victorian Film, Hoyts Theatre, TVW Enterprises Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Beowulf (1999)

User Reviews

Excellent film

This is a terrific film. Great story and compelling animation all told from the view point of the monster Grendel. There is drama and humor mixed with a retelling of the ancient tale of Beowulf. Grendel becomes a very sympathetic character, his fate tragic. The humans in this story are nowhere near as compassionate as the monster. And it becomes a study in how inhuman man is, especially to himself.

Animation lovers must see this film. I don't know the availability of this film in the states as I haven't seen this for at least 10 years. Nor have I seen this available on VHS. So if you find it, rent it or buy it. It really is that good.