| Description |
1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; Region 1, NTSC; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround; widescreen presentation, aspect ratio 2.35 : 1; enhanced for 16x9 televisions. |
| Note |
Based on the epic poem Beowulf. |
| Cast |
Ray Winstone (Beowulf), Anthony Hopkins (Hrothgar), John Malkovich (Unferth), Robin Wright Penn (Wealthow), Brendan Gleeson (Wiglaf), Crispin Glover (Grendel), Alison Lohman (Ursula), Angelina Jolie (Grendel's mother). |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Robert Presley ; editor, Jeremiah O'Driscoll ; original songs by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri ; music score composed and conducted by Alan Silvestri ; senior visual effects supervisor, Jerome Chen ; production designer, Doug Chiang ; costume designer, Gabriella Pescucci ; imagery and animation by Sony Pictures Imageworks, Inc. |
| Note |
Originally produced as an American motion picture in 2007. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence including disturbing images, some sexual material, and nudity. |
| Summary |
This is not your high school teacher's Old English epic poem, but a motion-capture animated film. In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, Beowulf, to aid King Hrothgar by slaying the monster Grendel. The troubled Danish kingdom has been bedeviled by the demon for years, but in killing him, Beowulf incurs the undying wrath of the beast's ruthlessly seductive mother. After killing her, Beowulf returns to the castle and becomes king. Years pass, and all seems well. Is the age of demons finally over? Before he dies, however, Beowulf must face his past weakness and expiate his sins--if his kingdom is to survive. |
| Note |
Special features: A hero's journey: the making of Beowulf [featurette] (24 min.); Previews (7 min.). |
| Contents |
Special features: Widescreen version enhanced for 16:9 TVs -- A hero's journey: The making of Beowulf -- Language: English 5.1 surround ; French 5.1 surround ; Spanish 5.1 surround -- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish. |
| Language |
In English, Français, or Español with optional subtitles in English, Français, or Español ; closed-captioned in English. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Beowulf -- Film adaptations.
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Epic poetry, English (Old) -- Film adaptations.
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English poetry -- Old English, approximately 450-1100 -- Modernized versions -- Film adaptations.
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Beowulf (Legendary character) -- Drama.
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Grendel (Legendary character) -- Drama.
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Heroes -- Drama.
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Mothers -- Drama.
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Demonology -- Drama.
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Battles -- Drama.
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Women heroes -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Computer animation films.
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Feature films.
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Fantasy films.
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Peplum films.
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Action and adventure films.
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Fiction films.
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Historical films.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Zemeckis, Robert, 1952- Producer. Director.
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Gaiman, Neil. Screenwriter.
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Avary, Roger. Screenwriter.
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Starkey, Steve. Producer.
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Rapke, Jack. Producer.
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Silvestri, Alan. Composer.
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Winstone, Ray, 1957- Actor.
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Hopkins, Anthony, 1937- Actor.
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Malkovich, John. Actor.
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Wright, Robin, 1966- Actor.
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Gleeson, Brendan. Actor.
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Glover, Crispin. Actor.
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Lohman, Alison, 1979-
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Jolie, Angelina, 1975- Actor.
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Roché, Sebastian. Actor.
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Coppola, Chris. Actor.
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Sony Pictures Imageworks, Inc.
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Paramount Pictures Corporation.
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Shangri-La Entertainment (Firm)
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ImageMovers (Firm)
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Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Beowulf. English.
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Hero's journey.
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| ISBN |
1415738521 |
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9781415738528 |
| Standard No. |
097363473046 |
| Music No. |
34730 Paramount Pictures |
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