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The Black Cauldron (1985)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Grant Bardsleyas Taran (voice)
Susan Sheridanas Eilonwy (voice)
John Byneras Gurgi / Doli (voice)
Nigel Hawthorneas Fflewddur Fflam (voice)
John Hurtas The Horned King (voice)
Freddie Jonesas Dallben (voice)
Phil Fondacaroas Creeper / Henchman (voice)
Arthur Maletas King Eidilleg (voice)
Lindsay Richas Fairfolk (voice)
Brandon Callas Fairfolk (voice)
Gregory Levinsonas Fairfolk (voice)
Eda Reiss Merinas Orddu (voice)
Adele Malis-Moreyas Orwen (voice)
Billie Hayesas Orgoch (voice)
Facts
| Release date | July 24, 1985 |
| Runtime | 80 min (1h 20m) โ shorter as the 1985 average of 104 min |
| Genres | Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Family |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $25,000,000 |
| Box office | $21,300,000 (0.9ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0088814 |
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Questions
How long is The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron runs 80 minutes (1h 20m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Black Cauldron worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,472 votes, which places it #48 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 30%) and #692 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron was directed by Ted Berman, Richard Rich. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Fox and the Hound (1981), The Swan Princess (1994).
Who stars in The Black Cauldron?
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).
What is The Black Cauldron rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Black Cauldron?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15129.