A young boy and a group of misfit friends embark on a quest to find a dark magic item of ultimate power before a diabolical tyrant can.A young boy and a group of misfit friends embark on a quest to find a dark magic item of ultimate power before a diabolical tyrant can.A young boy and a group of misfit friends embark on a quest to find a dark magic item of ultimate power before a diabolical tyrant can.
Grant Bardsley
- Taran
- (voice)
Freddie Jones
- Dallben
- (voice)
Susan Sheridan
- Eilonwy
- (voice)
Nigel Hawthorne
- Fflewddur
- (voice)
Arthur Malet
- King Eidilleg
- (voice)
John Byner
- Gurgi
- (voice)
- …
Lindsay Rich
- Fairfolk
- (voice)
Brandon Call
- Fairfolk
- (voice)
Gregory Levinson
- Fairfolk
- (voice)
Eda Reiss Merin
- Orddu
- (voice)
Adele Malis-Morey
- Orwen
- (voice)
Billie Hayes
- Orgoch
- (voice)
Phil Fondacaro
- Creeper
- (voice)
- …
Peter Renaday
- Henchman
- (voice)
James Almanzar
- Henchman
- (voice)
Wayne Allwine
- Henchman
- (voice)
Steve Hale
- Henchman
- (voice)
Phil Nibbelink
- Henchman
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe first Disney animated film that's not a musical, does not contain any songs neither performed by characters, nor in the background.
- GoofsTaran unchains the gate barring their escape from the castle. In subsequent shots, the lock and chains reappear and then, finally disappear.
- Crazy creditsThere are no opening or cast and crew credits.
- Alternate versionsThe version of the film released to theaters omits numerous fully animated scenes that include shots of graphic violence as Taran fights his way out of the castle and shots of Eilonwy sporting ripped garments as she's hanging for her life with Taran and Fflewddur. The most well-known deleted scene, due to a clumsy jump that it left in the film's soundtrack and a cel of the infamous scene appearing online, is that of a man being mauled by one of the Cauldron-born.
- ConnectionsEdited from Fantasia (1940)
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I get tired of hearing people say that this is one of the worst Disney films ever. This film is energetic and action packed.
Simply because the movie is on the bleak side it has gotten unjust criticism. Sure Disney was not at a high point during this time but this movie was better than many others made during the 80's. Oliver and Company is good and I like it more than this but that's because I have more memories from it than BC. The Great Mouse Detective was alright but not anywhere as remotely good as these two films.
I haven't seen The Black Cauldron many times but it is a good Disney film. People who have a problem with the darkness of the film let me put it this way, "Don't watch it and don't show it to your young children!" If you think they can handle it later on than go ahead but don't knock the movie just because it's not what you think Disney should be.
The Black Cauldron is geared more towards a male audience but I am sure some girls may enjoy it as well.
If you haven't seen The Black Cauldron and your a big Disney fan at least give it a shot.
Simply because the movie is on the bleak side it has gotten unjust criticism. Sure Disney was not at a high point during this time but this movie was better than many others made during the 80's. Oliver and Company is good and I like it more than this but that's because I have more memories from it than BC. The Great Mouse Detective was alright but not anywhere as remotely good as these two films.
I haven't seen The Black Cauldron many times but it is a good Disney film. People who have a problem with the darkness of the film let me put it this way, "Don't watch it and don't show it to your young children!" If you think they can handle it later on than go ahead but don't knock the movie just because it's not what you think Disney should be.
The Black Cauldron is geared more towards a male audience but I am sure some girls may enjoy it as well.
If you haven't seen The Black Cauldron and your a big Disney fan at least give it a shot.
- ravsten428
- Oct 5, 2011
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- El caldero negro
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $44,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $21,288,692
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,180,110
- Jul 28, 1985
- Gross worldwide
- $21,289,084
- Runtime1 hour 20 minutes
- Color
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