Summary:
Set against the coming of Christianity, this is the story of the last hero: in 507, a monstrous troll wrecks havoc in the mead hall of the Danish king, Hrothgar. He offers rewards for the death of Grendel, so Beowulf, a great and boastful Geat warrior, arrives with his thanes. Beowulf sets aside his armor and awaits the monster; a fierce battle ensues that leads to Beowolf's entering the watery lair of Grendel's mother, where a devil's bargain awaits. Beowulf returns to Herot, the castle, and becomes king. Jump ahead many years, and the sins of the father are visited upon Beowulf and his kingdom. The hero must face his weakness and be heroic once again. Is the age of demons over?
| Runtime: | 115 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence including disturbing images, some sexual material and nudity. |
| Production: | Shangri-La Entertainment |
| Genres: | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation |
| Country: | USA |
| Languages: | English, Old English |
| Home Release Date: | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Robert Zemeckis | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Anonymous | Epic Poem "Beowulf" |
| Neil Gaiman | Screenplay |
| Roger Avary | Screenplay |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Angelina Jolie | Grendel's Mother |
| Crispin Glover | Grendel |
| Ray Winstone | Beowulf/Golden Man/Dragon |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alison Lohman | Ursula |
| Anthony Hopkins | Hrothgar |
| Brendan Gleeson | Wiglaf |
| Brice Martin | Musician #4 |
| Charlotte Salt | Estrith |
| Greg Ellis | Garmund |
| John Bilezikjian | Musician #2 |
| John Malkovich | Unferth |
| Julene Renee | Cille |
| Leslie Zemeckis | Yrsa |
| Paul Baker | Musician #1 |
| Rik Young | Eofor |
| Robin Wright | Wealthow |
| Rod D. Harbour | Musician #3 |
| Sebastian Roché | Wulfgar |
| Sharisse Baker-Bernard | Hild |
| Sonje Fortag | Gitte |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Jack Rapke | Producer |
| Jacqueline M. Lopez | Associate Producer |
| Josh McLaglen | Associate Producer |
| Martin Shafer | Executive Producer |
| Neil Gaiman | Executive Producer |
| Peter M. Tobyansen | Associate Producer |
| Robert Zemeckis | Producer |
| Roger Avary | Executive Producer |
| Steve Starkey | Producer |
| Steven J. Boyd | Co-Producer |
imdb.com
Movie title data, credits, and poster art provided by:
