The Black Cauldron (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Black Cauldron is a 1985 animated horror film directed by Richard Rich and Ted Berman, starring Freddie Jones, Nigel Hawthorne and John Byner. It is partly based on The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set by Lloyd Alexander. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $21.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Directors
- Richard Rich and Ted Berman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Black Cauldron About?
The premise of The Black Cauldron without spoilers, adapted from The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set by Lloyd Alexander. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this Disney fantasy adventure, an ancient power and darkness emerge when the Horned King seeks to control all of Prydain. His plans are challenged by Taran, a courageous pig keeper, who joins forces with a princess, a bard, and a talking pig. Together, they embark on a dangerous quest to stop the Horned King from unleashing the evil Black Cauldron and its terrifying power over the land.
The Black Cauldron Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cauldron
- princess
- magic
- sword
- witch
- teenage boy
- magical sword
- medieval times
- sword and fantasy
- dog
- teenager
- celtic mythology
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- medieval fantasy
- middle ages
- mythology
- frog
- king
- pig
- army
- teenage girl
- escape
- dungeon
- obsession
- sorcerer
- kidnapping
- good versus evil
- goblin
- evil king
- castle
- wizard
- undead
- sword and sorcery
- based on novel
- lie detector
- bard
- farm
- animal horn
- lie
- cat
- crying
- magical spell
- epic
- sword fight
- kiss
- comic sidekick
- supernatural power
- part computer animation
- high fantasy
- voice over narration
- orchestral music score
The Black Cauldron Cast
Freddie Jones leads the cast, with Nigel Hawthorne and John Byner. Directed by Richard Rich and Ted Berman; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Richard Rich - Co-director Ted Berman
Also Starring in The Black Cauldron
· 6 moreMore from Richard Rich and Ted Berman
More films directed by Richard Rich and Ted Berman, best-rated first: The Swan Princess, The Fox and the Hound, Muhammad: The Last Prophet and The Trumpet of the Swan.
The Black Cauldron Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Black Cauldron 59 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 5.9
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The Black Cauldron Plot Summary
What happens in The Black Cauldron from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the enchanting world of Prydain, a spirited young man named Taran dreams of becoming a legendary warrior, living on the sunlit farm of Caer Dallben, under the watchful guidance of the wise and venerable Dallben the Enchanter. As fate would have it, Dallben soon realizes that the sinister Horned King is on a relentless quest for the ancient and formidable Black Cauldron, a powerful artifact capable of summoning a fearsome army of undead warriors known as the Cauldron-Born. Fearing the Horned King’s malevolent plans, Dallben entrusts Taran with the task of protecting Hen Wen, a prophetic pig gifted with wisdom. Unfortunately, Hen Wen is captured by the Gwythaints, the Horned King’s monstrous minions.
Full summary
The whole story of The Black Cauldron, scene by scene
The Black Cauldron Box Office
The Black Cauldron grossed $21.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.3M
- US & Canada
- $21.3M
The Black Cauldron Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 6 trailers.
- Trailer The Black Cauldron - 1985 Theatrical Trailer #1
- Trailer The Black Cauldron - 1998 Masterpiece Collection VHS Trailer #1
- Trailer The Black Cauldron - 2010 Special Edition DVD Trailer
- Trailer The Black Cauldron - 1985 Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)
How Well Do You Know The Black Cauldron?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Black Cauldron Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Taran and the Magic Cauldron” and “Taram et le Chaudron Magique”.
- Also known as
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- Taran and the Magic Cauldron
- Taram et le Chaudron Magique
- O Caldeirão Mágico
- Hiidenpata
- A fekete üst
- Crni kotao
- טרן וקדרת הקסמים
- קדירת הקסמים
- Taran und der Zauberkessel
- Taron e la pentola magica
- Taran och den magiska kitteln
- Taran og den magiske gryde
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- Taran en de Toverketel
- Taran e o Caldeirão Mágico
- Taron y el caldero mágico
- Чёрный котел
- Το Μαύρο Καζάνι
- הקדירה השחורה
- Taran og den sorte gryte
- Černý kotel
- 黑神锅传奇
- Taran és a Varázsbogrács
- Црни котао
- Kara Kazan
- 타란의 대모험
- Чорний казан
- Juodasis katilas
- دیگ سیاه
- El caldero mágico
- Cazanul negru
- Taran i magiczny kocioł
- 黑神鍋傳奇
- Čierny kotol
- Vạc Dầu Đen
- コルドロン
- المرجل الأسود
- Taran i la caldera màgica
- เดอะแบล็กคอลดรัน
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Movies Like The Black Cauldron
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Sword in the Stone, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
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The Sword in the Stone 1963 -
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair 1990 -
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 2008 -
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The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns 1999 -
The Flight of Dragons 1982 -
The Magic Sword 1962 -
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Enchanted Princess 2018 -
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The Black Cauldron FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Black Cauldron, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Black Cauldron released?
The Black Cauldron was released on July 24, 1985.
Who directed The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron was directed by Richard Rich and Ted Berman.
More films by Richard Rich Who is in the cast of The Black Cauldron?
The Black Cauldron stars Freddie Jones, Nigel Hawthorne and John Byner, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Black Cauldron make at the box office?
The Black Cauldron grossed $21.3 million worldwide.
How is The Black Cauldron rated?
The Black Cauldron has 59 on Metacritic.
Is The Black Cauldron based on a book?
Yes. The Black Cauldron is partly adapted from The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set by Lloyd Alexander.
Does The Black Cauldron have a post-credit scene?
No. The Black Cauldron has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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