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Beowulf [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures presents ; in association with Shangri-La Entertainment ; an Imagemovers production ; produced by Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis ; screenplay by Neil Gaiman & Roger Avary ; directed by Robert Zemeckis.

Rapke, Jack. (Added Author). Starkey, Steve. (Added Author). Zemeckis, Robert, 1952- (Added Author). Gaiman, Neil. (Added Author). Avary, Roger. (Added Author). Winstone, Ray, 1957- (Added Author). Wright, Robin, 1966- (Added Author). Hopkins, Anthony, 1937- (Added Author). Malkovich, John. (Added Author). Glover, Crispin. (Added Author). Gleeson, Brendan. (Added Author). Jolie, Angelina, 1975- (Added Author). Lohman, Alison, 1979- (Added Author). ImageMovers (Firm) (Added Author). Paramount Pictures Corporation. (Added Author). Shangri-La Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Ray Winstone, Robin Wright Penn, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich, Crispin Glover, Brendan Gleeson, Alison Lohman, Angelina Jolie. (Cast).

Summary:

In the age of heroes comes the mightiest warrior of them all, Beowulf. After destroying the overpowering demon Grendel, he incurs the undying wrath of the beast's ruthlessly seductive mother, who will use any means possible to ensure revenge. The ensuing epic battle resonates throughout the ages.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1415739412
  • ISBN: 9781415739419
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Director's cut.
  • Publisher: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, 2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the epic poem "Beowulf."
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007.
Special features: A hero's journey: the making of Beowulf; Beasts of burden: designing the creatures of Beowulf; The origins of Beowulf: creating the ultimate Beowulf; The art of Beowulf; 6 deleted scenes; theatrical trailer.
Widescreen presentation.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Robert Presley ; editor, Jeremiah O'Driscoll ; original songs, Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri ; score composed and conducted by Alan Silvestri ; costume designer, Gabriella Pescucci ; production designer, Doug Chiang.
Participant or Performer Note:
Ray Winstone, Robin Wright Penn, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich, Crispin Glover, Brendan Gleeson, Alison Lohman, Angelina Jolie.
Target Audience Note:
Rated: PG-13
System Details Note:
DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language Note:
English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

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Subject:
Beowulf, King of the Geats > Drama.
Heroes > Drama.
Mothers > Drama.
Demonology > Drama.
Genre:
Feature films.
Animated films.
Fantasy films.
Adventure films.
Science fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 15 of 15 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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