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The Black Cauldron

The Black Cauldron

Hidden by darkness. Guarded by witches. Discovered by a boy. Stolen by a king. Whoever owns it will rule the world. Or destroy it.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Black Cauldron
  • Genres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
  • Release Date: 1985-07-24
  • Runtime: 80 minutes
  • Rating: 6.412/10 (1359 votes)
  • Budget: $25,000,000
  • Revenue: $21,300,000
  • Production Companies: Silver Screen Partners II, Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.1889
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Grant Bardsley

Grant Bardsley

as Taran (voice)

Susan Sheridan

Susan Sheridan

as Eilonwy (voice)

John Byner

John Byner

as Gurgi / Doli (voice)

Nigel Hawthorne

Nigel Hawthorne

as Fflewddur Fflam (voice)

John Hurt

John Hurt

as The Horned King (voice)

Freddie Jones

Freddie Jones

as Dallben (voice)

Phil Fondacaro

Phil Fondacaro

as Creeper / Henchman (voice)

Arthur Malet

Arthur Malet

as King Eidilleg (voice)

Lindsay Rich

Lindsay Rich

as Fairfolk (voice)

Brandon Call

Brandon Call

as Fairfolk (voice)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Taran and the Magic Cauldron - 1990 Reissue Trailer (35mm 4K)

The Black Cauldron - 1985 Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)

The Black Cauldron - 2010 Special Edition DVD Trailer

The Black Cauldron - 1998 Masterpiece Collection VHS Trailer #1

The Black Cauldron - 1985 Theatrical Trailer #1

External Links

Keywords

witchbased on novel or bookpigmagicswordfairyvillaindragonfantasy worldcauldronevil rulermystical questteenage protagonist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Black Cauldron?

The Black Cauldron is a Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy movie directed by . It was released on 1985-07-24.

Who are the main actors in The Black Cauldron?

The main cast includes Grant Bardsley, Susan Sheridan, John Byner, Nigel Hawthorne, John Hurt, .

Where can I watch The Black Cauldron online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Black Cauldron is available.

Is The Black Cauldron based on a true story?

Hidden by darkness. Guarded by witches. Discovered by a boy. Stolen by a king. Whoever owns it will rule the world. Or destroy it.

What is the IMDb rating of The Black Cauldron?

The Black Cauldron has an IMDb rating of 6.412/10 based on 1359 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Black Cauldron?

The movie had a production budget of $25,000,000 and earned $21,300,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Black Cauldron?

The soundtrack was composed by Silver Screen Partners II, Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Black Cauldron filmed?

The Black Cauldron was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Black Cauldron?

The total runtime of The Black Cauldron is 80 minutes.

Is The Black Cauldron suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Black Cauldron?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Black Cauldron.

Does The Black Cauldron have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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