A sci-fi update of the famous 6th Century poem. In a beseiged land, Beowulf must battle against the hideous creature Grendel and his vengeance seeking mother.
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| Christopher Lambert | ... | Beowulf | |
| Rhona Mitra | ... | Kyra | |
| Oliver Cotton | ... | Hrothgar | |
| Götz Otto | ... | Roland | |
| Charles Robinson | ... | Weaponsmaster (as Charlie Robinson) | |
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Brent Jefferson Lowe | ... | Will (as Brent J. Lowe) |
| Roger Sloman | ... | Karl | |
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Layla Roberts | ... | Grendel's Mother |
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Robert Willox | ... | Chief Officer |
| Patricia Velasquez | ... | Pendra | |
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Marcel Cobzariu | ... | Lookout (as Marcelo Cobzariu) |
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Vlad Jipa | ... | Sentry |
| Diana Dumbrava | ... | Hrothgar's Wife | |
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Andrei Rusu | ... | 1st Soldier |
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Vitalie Bantas | ... | 1st Guard |
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This post-apocalyptic future story is based on the 8th century Saxon epic poem about the knight who battled a monster in a medieval castle. In this story, Beowulf is a wanderer who learns about a man-eating creature called Grendel which comes in the night to devour warriors trapped at the Outpost. The Outpost is ruled by Hrothgar. He has a daughter, whose husband may have been murdered by the Outpost's master of arms. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
1 April 1999 (Singapore) See more »Also Known As:
Beovulf See more »Filming Locations:
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$3,500,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Will: Hey, why I always gotta get the broken ones?
Weaponsmaster: Try the trigger.
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Performed by Two
Written by Rob Halford, John 5 (as John Lowery), Bob Marlette and Dave Casey
Published by Ebonytree Ltd./Chrysalis Music/Gtr. Hack Music/Windswept Music o/b/o itself, Dial M for Music & Greenshoes Clubhouse Music
Two appears courtesy of Nothing Records
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets
p1998 Nothing Records Limited, Inc.
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The opening of the film rips off the opening of the 1995 film Mortal Kombat (1995). See more »Goofs
(at around 1h 6 mins) When Beowulf cuts off the arm of Grendel, we see a left arm hit the ground (look at where the thumb is) but it is Grendel's right arm that is missing. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Will: Hey, why I always gotta get the broken ones?
Weaponsmaster: Try the trigger.
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Stutter KissPerformed by Two
Written by Rob Halford, John 5 (as John Lowery), Bob Marlette and Dave Casey
Published by Ebonytree Ltd./Chrysalis Music/Gtr. Hack Music/Windswept Music o/b/o itself, Dial M for Music & Greenshoes Clubhouse Music
Two appears courtesy of Nothing Records
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets
p1998 Nothing Records Limited, Inc.
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Beowulf is up there with "Army of Darkness" in terms of pure enjoyment for those who like swords, monsters and cheese. Though lacking the grand scope, budget and self-aware humor of the aforementioned classic it makes up for those losses with a very fun post-apocalyptic setting, great action and an engaging visual style. Lambert gives a good performance as the titular tortured demon hunter and Rhona Mirtra is so stunning and sexy in this it's a wonder she has not become more well-known. All of the cast turn in excellent performances for a B movie honestly. None of them, with the possible exception of Layla Roberts, mug or wink at the camera. This all ties together with a fast and fun adrenaline pumping techno soundtrack ala Mortal Kombat, a movie which shares a producer with this one, to create a film enjoyable both on its own merits and as fodder for gentle riffing. Not to be missed by those who love B monster or action movies.