Beowulf & Grendel

Synopsis

An adaptation of the classic Anglo-Saxon heroic poem. Beowulf (Gerard Butler) leads a troop of warriors across the sea to help an old friend, King Rothgar (Stellan Skarsgard) whose kingdom is being ravaged by Grendel, a great and murderous troll. Beowulf slays the demon Grendel and incurs the wrath of its monstrous yet seductive mother (Sarah Polley), in a conflict which transforms a king into a legend.
DVD extras include: Audio Commentary by Director Sturla Gunnarsson and Screenwriter Andrew Rai Berzins; Mini-documentary; Cast Interviews; Costume Sketches; Making Of Beowulf & Grendel Featurette; Storyboards Wrath of Gods.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2005

Subjects

English language and literature

Keywords

Denmark; epic poems

Credits

Cast

Gerard Butler
Sarah Polley
Stellan Skarsgaard

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£17.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

100 minutes

Year

2007

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Name

Starz Home Entertainment

Email

http://www.anchorbay.co.uk/contact.html

Web

http://www.anchorbay.co.uk/ External site opens in new window

Notes

Anchor Bay Entertainment UK is a subsidiary of Starz Media.