In Denmark, during the 6th century, Danish king Hrothgar and his warriors kill a troll whose son, Grendel, vows revenge.
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Sturla Gunnarsson
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| Hringur Ingvarsson | ... | Young Grendel | |
| Spencer Wilding | ... | Grendel's Father | |
| Stellan Skarsgård | ... | Hrothgar | |
| Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson | ... | Grendel (as Ingvar E. Sigurdsson) | |
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Gunnar Eyjólfsson | ... | Aeschere |
| Gerard Butler | ... | Beowulf | |
| Philip Whitchurch | ... | Fisherman | |
| Ronan Vibert | ... | Thorkel | |
| Rory McCann | ... | Breca | |
| Tony Curran | ... | Hondscioh | |
| Martin Delaney | ... | Thorfinn | |
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Mark Lewis | ... | King Hygelac |
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Elva Ósk Ólafsdóttir | ... | Sea Hag |
| Ólafur Darri Ólafsson | ... | Unferth | |
| Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir | ... | Wealtheow (as Steinunn Ólína Thorsteinsdóttir) | |
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The blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior's battle against the great and murderous troll, Grendel. Out of allegiance to the King Hrothgar, the much respected Lord of the Danes, Beowulf leads a troop of warriors across the sea to rid a village of the marauding monster. The monster, Grendel, is not a creature of mythic powers, but one of flesh and blood - immense flesh and raging blood, driven by a vengeance from being wronged, while Beowulf, a victorious soldier in his own right, has become increasingly troubled by the hero-myth rising up around his exploits. Beowulf's willingness to kill on behalf of Hrothgar wavers when it becomes clear that the King is more responsible for the troll's rampages than was first apparent. As a soldier, Beowulf is unaccustomed to hesitating. His relationship with the mesmerizing witch, Selma, creates deeper confusion. Swinging his sword at a great, stinking beast is no longer such a simple act. The story is set in barbarous Northern Europe where the reign... Written by Roundstone Communications
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Release Date:
9 March 2006 (Thailand) See more »Also Known As:
A Lenda de Grendel See more »Filming Locations:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$4,360, 18 June 2006, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$66,851, 13 August 2006Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$92,076, 12 August 2012Company Credits
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King Hrothgar: Celt, you're a ways from home.
Brendan the Celt: I am. But safe with the sword of Christ.
King Hrothgar: Christ, eh? Heard of him. You ever have much luck with trolls?
Brendan the Celt: I'm of the thought they never cross paths. But if you're willing to bow before Christ you shall feel the blessing of his great strength.
King Hrothgar: My gods don't ask me to bow.
Brendan the Celt: And nor should they dare if they won't protect you. To face God's foes is an honor. I've come to drive this evil out.
King Hrothgar: [laughts] With a stick?
Brendan the Celt: With the fire of Heaven!
King Hrothgar:
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In 1731, the original manuscript that the movie is based on was severely damaged by fire, along with several other medieval writings, in London UK. See more »Goofs
When the priest is talking to Beowulf on the morning after his arrival in Daneland, his staff goes from being clenched in his hands, to resting against his shoulder in between shots. See more »Quotes
Brendan the Celt: I'm told you're the Danes' king.King Hrothgar: Celt, you're a ways from home.
Brendan the Celt: I am. But safe with the sword of Christ.
King Hrothgar: Christ, eh? Heard of him. You ever have much luck with trolls?
Brendan the Celt: I'm of the thought they never cross paths. But if you're willing to bow before Christ you shall feel the blessing of his great strength.
King Hrothgar: My gods don't ask me to bow.
Brendan the Celt: And nor should they dare if they won't protect you. To face God's foes is an honor. I've come to drive this evil out.
King Hrothgar: [laughts] With a stick?
Brendan the Celt: With the fire of Heaven!
King Hrothgar:
[...]
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This is a very updated version of the Anglo-Saxon poem "Beowulf," using contemporary English.This movie still has the mythical, epic qualities of the poem that have inspired readers throughout the ages. In an excellent performance, Gerard Butler effectively captures the conflicted hero Beowulf as he endures the slow erosion of his military code of conduct. Beowulf & Grendel is more than a story of blood and war. Themes of vengeance, loyalty and mercy are powerfully entwined with the beginnings of Christianity in southwest Sweden in 500 AD. Another theme which is explored is human inability to tolerate that which is different. Gerard Butler is extremely effective as Beowulf, but perhaps the best performance in the movie is that delivered by the tempestuous and weirdly beautiful land of Iceland. I think this movie is definitely worth seeing.