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.
Peter Ustinov
as Grendel (voice)
Keith Michell
as The Shaper (voice)
Arthur Dignam
as The Dragon / Beowulf (voice)
Ed Rosser
as King Hrothgar (voice)
Alison Bird
as Wealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice)
Bobby Bright
as
Ric Stone
as Unferth (voice)
Ernie Bourne
as
Rho Schepisi
as
Colin McEwan
as
Barry Hill
as
Peter Aanensen
as
