The Black Cauldron(1985)
“Hidden by darkness. Guarded by witches. Discovered by a boy. Stolen by a king. Whoever owns it will rule the world. Or destroy it.”
Overview
Taran is an assistant pigkeeper with boyish dreams of becoming a great warrior. However, he has to put the daydreaming aside when his charge, an oracular pig named Hen Wen, is kidnapped by an evil lord known as the Horned King. The villain hopes Hen will show him the way to The Black Cauldron, which has the power to create a giant army of unstoppable soldiers.
Director
Ted Berman
Studio
Silver Screen Partners II
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$21M
Cast
Grant Bardsley
as Taran (voice)
Susan Sheridan
as Eilonwy (voice)
John Byner
as Gurgi / Doli (voice)
Nigel Hawthorne
as Fflewddur Fflam (voice)
John Hurt
as The Horned King (voice)
Freddie Jones
as Dallben (voice)
Phil Fondacaro
as Creeper / Henchman (voice)
Arthur Malet
as King Eidilleg (voice)
Lindsay Rich
as Fairfolk (voice)
Brandon Call
as Fairfolk (voice)
Gregory Levinson
as Fairfolk (voice)
Eda Reiss Merin
as Orddu (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$21M
Production Companies
Silver Screen Partners II • Walt Disney Pictures • Walt Disney Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Black Cauldron?▼
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What is The Black Cauldron about?▼
Taran is an assistant pigkeeper with boyish dreams of becoming a great warrior. However, he has to put the daydreaming aside when his charge, an oracular pig named Hen Wen, is kidnapped by an evil lord known as the Horned King. The villain hopes Hen will show him the way to The Black Cauldron, which has the power to create a giant army of unstoppable soldiers.
Who directed The Black Cauldron?▼
The Black Cauldron was directed by Ted Berman and released in 1985. It is a animation, adventure, family, fantasy film.
How long is The Black Cauldron?▼
The Black Cauldron has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
Who stars in The Black Cauldron?▼
The cast of The Black Cauldron includes Grant Bardsley as Taran (voice), Susan Sheridan as Eilonwy (voice), John Byner as Gurgi / Doli (voice), Nigel Hawthorne as Fflewddur Fflam (voice), John Hurt as The Horned King (voice) and more.
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