The Black Cauldron (1985) 6.3
A young boy and a bunch of misfit friends embark on a quest to find a dark magic item of ultimate power before a diabolical tyrant can. |
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The Black Cauldron (1985) 6.3
A young boy and a bunch of misfit friends embark on a quest to find a dark magic item of ultimate power before a diabolical tyrant can. |
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Grant Bardsley | ... |
Taran
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Susan Sheridan | ... |
Eilonwy
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| Freddie Jones | ... |
Dallben
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| Nigel Hawthorne | ... |
Fflewddur Fflam
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| Arthur Malet | ... |
King Eidilleg
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| John Byner | ... | ||
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Lindsay Rich | ... |
Fairfolk
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| Brandon Call | ... |
Fairfolk
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Gregory Levinson | ... |
Fairfolk
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Eda Reiss Merin | ... |
Orddu
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Adele Malis-Morey | ... |
Orwen
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Billie Hayes | ... |
Orgoch
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| Phil Fondacaro | ... |
Creeper /
Henchman
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Peter Renaday | ... |
Henchman
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James Almanzar | ... |
Henchman
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Centuries ago, in the land of Prydain, a young man named Taran is given the task of protecting Hen Wen, a magical oracular pig, who knows the location of the mystical black cauldron. This is not an easy task, for The Evil Horned King will stop at nothing to get the cauldron. Written by Kelly
"The Black Cauldron" is not a typical Disney animated feature. For one thing, it's not a G-rated musical. In fact, it was the first-ever Disney feature to receive a PG rating. The story comes from the works of Lloyd Alexander, in the spirit of J.R.R. Tolkien. In it, Taran, a young pig-keeper must protect Henwen, a prophetic pig who can divine the whereabouts of a powerful weapon known as the Black Cauldron. The demonic Horned King is after this bastion of black magic to create an invincible army of the undead. This movie boasts impressive art shot in 70mm widescreen format, art which includes the contributions of a young Tim Burton. Sadly, this feature did poorly in theaters, possibly being too frightening, or going over the heads of Disney's usual target audience. Just the same, "The Black Cauldron" deserves a good look!