Grendel Grendel Grendel
“Grendel'll get you!”
Synopsis
This is an animated story covering the ancient legend of Beowulf, as narrated by Grendel himself, the "monster" in the legend. Aimed more at adults than children, this version holds some interesting twists on the traditional tale, and is based on a novel by American critic and academic John Gardner.
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Peter Ustinov
Grendel (voice)
Keith Michell
The Shaper (voice)
Arthur Dignam
The Dragon / Beowulf (voice)
Ed Rosser
King Hrothgar (voice)
Alison Bird
Wealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice)
Bobby Bright
Ric Stone
Unferth (voice)
Ernie Bourne
Rho Schepisi
Colin McEwan
Barry Hill
Peter Aanensen
Jack Brown
Julie McKenna
The Shaper's Boy (voice)
Phillip Adams
Narrator
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$650K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Stitt
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Stitt
- Original Score
- Bruce Smeaton
- Original Title
- Grendel Grendel Grendel
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $650K
- Production Studios
- Victorian Film, Hoyts Distribution, TVW Enterprises Ltd., Satori Entertainment Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Stitt
Alexander Stitt, John Gardner
Bruce Smeaton
John Pollard
Phillip Adams, Alexander Stitt, Greg Terry
Department Leadership Roster
Phillip Adams
Producer
Alexander Stitt
Producer
Alexander Stitt
Director
Greg Terry
Producer
Alexander Stitt
Screenplay
Bruce Smeaton
Original Music Composer
John Pollard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grendel Grendel Grendel
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What is Grendel Grendel Grendel about?
This is an animated story covering the ancient legend of Beowulf, as narrated by Grendel himself, the "monster" in the legend. Aimed more at adults than children, this version holds some interesting twists on the traditional tale, and is based on a novel by American critic and academic John Gardner.
Who directed Grendel Grendel Grendel?
Grendel Grendel Grendel was directed by Alexander Stitt.
Who stars in Grendel Grendel Grendel?
The principal cast of Grendel Grendel Grendel includes Peter Ustinov, Keith Michell, Arthur Dignam, Ed Rosser, Alison Bird.
When was Grendel Grendel Grendel released and how long is it?
Grendel Grendel Grendel was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Grendel Grendel Grendel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grendel Grendel Grendel was composed by Bruce Smeaton.
Is Grendel Grendel Grendel based on a book or true story?
Grendel Grendel Grendel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Gardner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grendel Grendel Grendel?
Grendel Grendel Grendel holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).