Beowulf

In a legendary time of heroes, the mighty warrior Beowulf battles the demon Grendel and incurs the hellish wrath of the beast's ruthlessly seductive mother.  Their epic clash forges the timeless legend of Beowulf.

 Beowulf comes to the rescue of King Hrothgar, whose kingdom has been devastated by Grendel, a ruthless monster who has tortured and devoured its residents, leaving them in a constant state of panic and fear.  In ridding the kingdom of this savage beast, Beowulf gains fame and fortune for himself.  Great riches and overwhelming temptations are thrown at him.   How wisely he chooses to handle his newfound power will forever define his fate as a warrior, a champion, a leader, a husband and, most importantly, as a man.

The Beowulf manuscript was written in England, but is set in Scandinavia. It is an epic poem told in historical perspective; a story of epic events and of great people of a heroic past. Although the author is unknown its themes and subject matter are generally believed to be formed through oral tradition, the passing down of stories by scops (tale singers) and is considered partly historical. 

As the single major surviving work of Anglo-Saxon heroic poetry, the work-in spite of dealing primarily with Danish and Swedish events-has risen to such prominence that it has been described as "England's national epic.

Characters include: Beowulf (Ray Winstone); King Hrothgar (Anthony Hopkins); Unferth (John Malkovich); Queen Wealthow (Robin Wright Penn); Wiglaf (Brendan Gleeson); Grendel (Crispin Glover); Grendel's mother (Angelina Jolie).