Animated Epics: Beowulf

Jan 1, 1998

0h 27m

★ 4.3

Overview

Swords fly as Beowulf battles the evil Grendel in this exciting animated adaptation of the epic poem. Incorporating fascinating sketch art and featuring the voice of Joseph Fiennes as Beowulf. found.

Genres

Animation

Production Companies

Christmas Films

Animated Epics: Beowulf Trailers

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Cast

Narrator ( voice )

Derek Jacobi

Beowulf ( voice )

Joseph Fiennes

Hrothgar ( voice )

Timothy West

Queen Wealtheow ( voice )

Anna Calder-Marshall

Wiglaf ( voice )

Michael Sheen

Hygelac ( voice )

John Castle

Peasant ( voice )

James Greene

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