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."
Originally released in 1985. The Black Cauldron is a animation/adventure film. directed by Ted Berman. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Grant Bardsley, Susan Sheridan, and John Byner
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (1,402 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$21.3M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $21,300,000
Production Companies
- Silver Screen Partners II
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron was directed by Ted Berman.
How long is The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Black Cauldron released?
The Black Cauldron was released on July 24, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Cauldron?
The main cast of The Black Cauldron includes Grant Bardsley, Susan Sheridan, John Byner, Nigel Hawthorne, John Hurt.
Is The Black Cauldron worth watching?
The Black Cauldron has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 1,402 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.