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The Black Cauldron (1985)

"Hidden by darkness. Guarded by witches. Discovered by a boy. Stolen by a king. Whoever owns it will rule the world. Or destroy it."

6.419851h 20mEN
AnimationAdventureFamilyFantasy

Directed by Ted Berman

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

1h 20m

Language

EN

Release

July 24, 1985

Director

Ted Berman

Official Trailer

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Overview

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...

Cast

Grant Bardsley

Grant Bardsley

Taran (voice)

Susan Sheridan

Susan Sheridan

Eilonwy (voice)

John Byner

John Byner

Gurgi / Doli (voice)

Nigel Hawthorne

Nigel Hawthorne

Fflewddur Fflam (voice)

John Hurt

John Hurt

The Horned King (voice)

Freddie Jones

Freddie Jones

Dallben (voice)

Phil Fondacaro

Phil Fondacaro

Creeper / Henchman (voice)

Arthur Malet

Arthur Malet

King Eidilleg (voice)

Lindsay Rich

Lindsay Rich

Fairfolk (voice)

Brandon Call

Brandon Call

Fairfolk (voice)

Gregory Levinson

Gregory Levinson

Fairfolk (voice)

Eda Reiss Merin

Eda Reiss Merin

Orddu (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Black Cauldron (1985), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Black Cauldron. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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