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This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources. Beowulf is an Old English heroic epic poem of anonymous authorship. Its creation dates from between the 8th and the 11th century, the only surviving manuscript dating from circa 1010. At 3182 lines, it is notable for its length. It has risen ...
May 11, 2024 · Based on the 1971 novel by John Gardner, the fantasy epic tells the story of the epic poem Beowulf from the perspective of the titular monster. Beowulf was adapted into a 2007 film directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Ray Winstone as the titular hero, Crispin Glover as Grendel, Angelina Jolie as Grendel's mother, and Anthony Hopkins as King ...
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Nov 16, 2007 · Beowulf: Directed by Robert Zemeckis. With Robin Wright, Anthony Hopkins, Paul Baker, John Bilezikjian. The warrior Beowulf must fight and defeat the monster Grendel, who is terrorizing Denmark, then Grendel's Mother, who begins killing out of revenge.
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Beowulf is a 1999 American science fantasy-action film loosely based on the Old English epic poem Beowulf. The film was directed by Graham Baker and written by Mark Leahy and David Chappe . Unlike most film adaptations of the poem, this version is a science-fiction / fantasy film that, according to one film critic, "takes place in a post ...
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Nov 16, 2007 · Beowulf. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy. PG-13. 1h 55m. By Manohla Dargis. Nov. 16, 2007. You don’t need to wait for Angelina Jolie to rise from the vaporous ...
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The movie purports to be about the "true story" of the legend who inspired the poem. In fact, a portion of the epic tale is recited at one point during the movie, with a brooding Beowulf reflecting how it offers a departure from what really happened.
Robert Zemeckis directs a motion-capture fantasy tale of the legendary warrior Beowulf and his battle with the demon Grendel. Who's Involved: Robin Wright, Brendan Gleeson, Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, Ray Winstone, Crispin Glover, Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Neil Gaiman, Richard Avary. Release Date: Friday, November 16, 2007.
