Beowulf (1999): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Beowulf is a 1999 fantasy horror film directed by Graham Baker, starring Christopher Lambert as Beowulf, Vincent Hammond and Oliver Cotton. It is partly based on Beowulf by Anonymous and Seamus Heaney. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $102,744 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Graham Baker
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dimension Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beowulf About?
The premise of Beowulf without spoilers, adapted from Beowulf by Anonymous and Seamus Heaney. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wandering hero discovers the legend of Grendel, a nocturnal man‑eater that stalks the Outpost, preying on trapped warriors. The Outpost is ruled by Hrothgar, whose daughter is haunted by the suspicion that her husband was slain by the Outpost’s master of arms.
Beowulf Themes & Keywords
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- sword and sorcery
- succubus
- female warrior
- dragon
- demon
- based on legend
- stylized violence
- tough guy
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- action hero
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- psychotronic film
- demon hunter
- half human half demon
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- villainess
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- dual wield
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- shot with an arrow
- male female relationship
- crossbow
- shootout
- spear
- disarming someone
- mixed martial arts
- martial arts
- king
- hand to hand combat
- combat
- murder of son
- sword fight
- sword duel
- sword
Beowulf Cast & Characters
Christopher Lambert leads the cast as Beowulf, with Vincent Hammond as Grendel and Oliver Cotton as Hrothgar. Directed by Graham Baker; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Graham Baker
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Christopher Lambert as Beowulf - Vincent Hammond as Grendel
- Oliver Cotton as Hrothgar
- Patricia Velásquez as Pendra
Also Starring in Beowulf
· 18 more- Rhona Mitra Kyra
- Götz Otto Roland
- Charles Robinson Weaponsmaster
- Roger Sloman Karl
- Marcel Cobzariu Lookout
- Vitalie Bantas 1st Guard
- Diana Dumbravă Hrothgar's Wife
- Robert Willox Chief Officer
- Vlad Jipa Sentry
- Adrian Pavlovschi Guard
- Iulian Ilinca Executioner's Assistant
- Dan Alexandru Eyepatch Lieutenant
- Dorin Zaharia Siege Soldier
- Layla Roberts Grendel's Mother
- Brent Jefferson Lowe Will
- Andrei Rusu 1st Soldier
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- Florin Preoteasa Executioner
- Derik Wingo
More from Graham Baker
More films directed by Graham Baker, best-rated first: Alien Nation, The Final Conflict, Born to Ride and Impulse.
Beowulf Plot Summary
What happens in Beowulf from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A castle-like outpost stands on a precarious edge, nightly raids by a creature named Grendel terrorizing the fences and towers, yet curiously sparing border lord Hrothgar [Oliver Cotton]. The calm is broken when one of the outpost’s residents, Pendra [Patricia Velásquez], escapes the next morning but is soon captured by a rival siege line intent on stamping out the outpost’s supposed evil. Into this maelstrom rides a mysterious warrior named Beowulf, [Christopher Lambert], who rescues Pendra and joins her for a dangerous journey toward the outpost. Yet when she realizes Beowulf’s true aim is to reach the fortress itself, she tears away and is tragically killed, a moment that sets the tone for the blood-soaked nights ahead.
Full summary
The whole story of Beowulf, scene by scene
Beowulf Box Office
Beowulf grossed $102,744 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$102.7K
- International
- $102.7K
Beowulf Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Beowulf.
How Well Do You Know Beowulf?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the warrior Beowulf?
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Beowulf FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Beowulf, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beowulf?
Beowulf runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Beowulf released?
Beowulf was released on March 31, 1999.
Who directed Beowulf?
Beowulf was directed by Graham Baker.
More films by Graham Baker Who is in the cast of Beowulf?
Beowulf stars Christopher Lambert as Beowulf, Vincent Hammond as Grendel and Oliver Cotton as Hrothgar, among 22 credited actors.
How much did Beowulf make at the box office?
Beowulf grossed $102,744 worldwide.
Is Beowulf based on a book?
Yes. Beowulf is partly adapted from Beowulf by Anonymous and Seamus Heaney.
Does Beowulf have a post-credit scene?
No. Beowulf has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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