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.
Ray Winstone, Robin Wright Penn, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich, Crispin Glover, Brendan Gleeson, Alison Lohman, Angelina Jolie. Based on the epic poem "Beowulf." Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007. Special features: A heroes 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.
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.
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