Peter Ustinov
Grendel
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Grendel (voiced by Ustinov) is by turns a thoughtful and contemplative character and a rampaging monster who attacks the mead hall of an early Danish kingdom, biting the head off of one would-be defender.
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A 1981 Australian film that retells the legend of Beowulf from the perspective of Grendel, the monster. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about this Monty Pythonesque adventure.
- (212)
- Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Alex Stitt
- 1981-08
A novel by John Gardner that retells the story of Beowulf from the perspective of Grendel, the monster who fights Beowulf. Learn about Grendel's origins, motivations, and fate in this comprehensive summary.
Grendel is a character in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf (700–1000 CE). He is one of the poem's three antagonists (along with his mother and the dragon ), all aligned in opposition against the protagonist Beowulf. He is referred to as both an eoten and a þyrs, types of beings from wider Germanic mythology.
Grendel: Directed by Robert D. Krzykowski. With Dave Bautista, Bryan Cranston, Jeff Bridges, Sam Elliott. The legendary monster at the heart of the Beowulf epic steps forth to tell his side of the story. A live action feature film, based on John Gardner's classic novel.
Grendel Grendel Grendel. 1981 · 1 hr 28 min. TV-PG. Animation · Adventure · Comedy · Kids & Family. In this animated retelling of the classic legend, the monster’s perspective takes center stage as he terrorizes the Danes and questions his purpose. Audio Languages: English. Subtitles: English.
Oct 25, 2016 · Bill Plympton, Oscar nominated and world renowned animator. An Australian animated film based the novel by John Gardiner, Grendel Grendel Grendel features the voice talents of Sir Peter Ustinov (Spartacus), Keith Michell (Captain James Cook), Arthur Dignam (The Devil's Playground) and Julie McKenna. Designed and animated by Alexander Stitt and ...
- 3 min
- Umbrella Entertainment
