Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands (TV Miniseries)
2016·United States·43 min.
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TV Series (2016). 13 Episodes. Based on the complex protagonist of a classic poem written between the eighth and tenth century, Beowulf takes place in a mythological place, The Shieldlands, and challenges the notions of good and evil, heroes and villains, and the rule of law against one’s moral code. The drama stars Kieran Bew (DA VINCI’S DEMONS), in the lead role Beowulf; multi-award-winning actor William Hurt (DAMAGES); acclaimed actress Joanne Whalley (WOLF HALL); Ed Speleers (DOWNTON ABBEY) and David Ajala (BLACK BOX).
DirectorJon East·Julian Holmes·Marek Losey·Stephen Woolfenden·Kerric Macdonald·Colin Teague·Cilla WareShow all
MusicRobert Lane
CinematographyOwen McPolin·Mike Spragg·Adam Etherington·James Friend·Jean-Philippe Gossart·James WellandShow all
CastKieran Bew·Gísli Örn Garðarsson·Joanne Whalley·William Hurt·Ed Speleers·Laura Donnelly·Elliot Cowan·Edward Hogg·Ellora Torchia·Lolita Chakrabarti·Kirsty Oswald·Alex Price·Jack Rowan·Susan Aderin·Ashley Thomas·Holly EarlShow all
Original titleBeowulf: Return to the Shieldlands