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The mysterious and supernatural Black Cauldron has the awesome power to create deathless warriors. No wonder the Horned King wants to find it, and use it for his own evil ends, But young Taran, a pig keeper, is determined to stop him. With the help of a clairvoyant pig called Hen Wen, and the courageous yet mischievous Gurgi, Taran fights the King in a classic battle of good versus evil.

Alternative title(s):

Disney's the Black Cauldron

Keywords:

Adventure, Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Family, Animated, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1985) (USA) (3 Star)

Cast:

Grant Bardsley	.... Taran
Susan Sheridan	.... Eilonwy
Freddie Jones	.... Dallben
Nigel Hawthorne	.... Fflewddur Fflam
Arthur Malet	.... King Eidilleg
John Byner	.... Gurgi/Doli

Supporting Cast:

Lindsay Rich	.... Fairfolk
Brandon Call	.... Fairfolk
Gregory Levinson	.... Fairfolk
Eda Reiss Merin	.... Orddu
Adele Malis-Morey	.... Orwen
Billie Hayes	.... Orgoch
Phil Fondacaro	.... Creeper/henchman
Peter Renaday	.... Henchman
James Almanzar	.... Henchman

Directors:

Richard Rich
Ted Berman

Writers:

Lloyd Alexander
David Jonas