The Black Cauldron
Watch TrailerTaran 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1985 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy |
| Director | Ted Berman |
| Runtime | 80 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (1420 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Visual style and narrative structure don't conflict here — they work together. It's noticeable and creates a sense of wholeness.
Worth watching for the overall quality of execution. Not a genre landmark — but solid work that respects the viewer.
For viewers who watch a lot and can distinguish craft from accident.
Director: Ted Berman
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend evening, couch, quiet. Doesn't require a special mood — creates one.
🎭 Cast
Grant Bardsley
Taran (voice)
Susan Sheridan
Eilonwy (voice)
John Byner
Gurgi / Doli (voice)
Nigel Hawthorne
Fflewddur Fflam (voice)
John Hurt
The Horned King (voice)
Freddie Jones
Dallben (voice)
Phil Fondacaro
Creeper / Henchman (voice)
Arthur Malet
King Eidilleg (voice)
Lindsay Rich
Fairfolk (voice)
Brandon Call
Fairfolk (voice)
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