Grendel Grendel Grendel

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Peter UstinovGrendel (voice)

Keith MichellThe Shaper (voice)

Arthur DignamThe Dragon / Beowulf (voice)

Ed Rosser

Ed RosserKing Hrothgar (voice)

Alison Bird

Alison BirdWealhtheow, Hrothgar's wife (voice)

Bobby Bright

Bobby BrightCast

Ric Stone

Ric StoneUnferth (voice)

Ernie Bourne

Ernie BourneCast

Rho Schepisi

Rho SchepisiCast

Colin McEwan

Colin McEwanCast

Barry Hill

Barry HillCast

Peter Aanensen

Peter AanensenCast