Beowulf

DVD 2008

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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ISBN:

PAR197381
9781415739419
1415739412

Edition:

Director's cut

Description:

1 videodisc (114 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches
polychrome
Dolby digital 5.1
surround
widescreen
DVD
video file DVD video

Target Audience Note:

Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A

Other Title:

French title: La Légende de Beowulf
Beowulf

Notes:

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
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
Ray Winstone, Robin Wright Penn, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich, Crispin Glover, Brendan Gleeson, Alison Lohman, Angelina Jolie
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround
English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned

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

LCCN:

be2008001862

Control Number:

2774215

UPC:

097361323145
097361323169

Other Authors:

Avary, Roger
Bing, Steve, 1965-2020
Gaiman, Neil
Gleeson, Brendan
Glover, Crispin
Hopkins, Anthony, 1937-
ImageMovers (Firm)
Jolie, Angelina, 1975-
Lohman, Alison, 1979-
Malkovich, John
Paramount Pictures Corporation
Rapke, Jack
Shangri-La Entertainment (Firm)
Starkey, Steve
Winstone, Ray, 1957-
Wright, Robin, 1966-
Zemeckis, Robert, 1952-

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