Beowulf & Grendel. [videorecording (DVD)]
Beowulf & Grendel. [videorecording (DVD)]
Alternate Title
:
Beowulf and Grendel
Publication Date
:
2006
Physical Description
:
1 videodisc (ca. 104 min.)
Subject Term
:
Drama films.
Genre
:
Action and adventure films.
Feature films
Fantasy films
Additional Contributors
:
Butler, Gerard, 1969-
Skarsgård, Stellan.
Polley, Sarah.
Performer
:
Gerard Butler, Stellan Skarsgård, Sarah Polley.
Summary
:
In this thoroughly updated version of the Anglo Saxon poem, the battle-scarred Norse hero Beowulf leads a troop of warriors across the sea to help an old friend, King Hrothgar, whose kingdom is being ravaged by the marauding troll, Grendel. However, Beowulf's attempts to fight the troll are thwarted when Grendel refuses to engage him in battle. When Beowulf meets Selma, a mysterious and sensual witch, his understanding of revenge is further complicated.
Language
:
English
General Note
:
DVD.
Rated 14A.
Loosely based on the Anglo-Saxon epic poem 'Beowulf.'
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2005.
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