The Black Cauldron
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
- Grant Bardsley
- Susan Sheridan
- Freddie Jones
- Nigel Hawthorne
- Arthur Malet
- John Byner
- Lindsay Rich
- Brandon Call
- Gregory Levinson
- Eda Reiss Merin
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This is like a feature-length version of the Zelda CD-i cutscenes except not funny
James (Schaffrillas)Feb 15, 2016some movies are so perfectly in line with your preferred aesthetic pleasures that you just want to, like, bite them
sydneyApr 8, 2020never thought I'd see a suicide in a Disney movie but I've been wrong before
liam f - Mar 15, 2021
Learning about the production of The Black Cauldron is quite sad. This thing was cut off at the legs and not given the respect it deserved. I'm not saying this is a tremendous film or would've been if the original cut wasn't tarnished but it's interesting to wonder about…
Sam ThompsonJul 11, 2021Basically Disney's dark goth phase.
ComicbookfanMar 5, 2021Every single kids movie ever: "Here is the comedy relief character, they are so funny and weird. Hahaha they just farted!" Me: "I hate these characters I wish they would die for once." Black Cauldron: "I hear you Quintin, –BOOP – I just killed the annoying character…
Quintin @ #TIFF26 - Mar 2, 2020
can’t believe disney never sued andy serkis for blatantly ripping off gurgi in lotr
scream queenApr 22, 20241 ⭐️ for my sweet boy, Gurgi🥺 1 ⭐️ for Hen Wen🐖✨ & 1 ⭐️ for the bizarre scene of the toad being smothered between that witch’s big boobies. WTF!🍈🐸🍈 It's passable but the rest of the movie is a little bit dull💤. Particularly the lead guy, whose name I can't even…
Jade talks too much🎅🏻🎄Jan 3, 2022Love the score and the colorful visuals… those pinkish skies and that steamy green mist crawling out of the cauldron as revenant skull death troops rise like the vengeful mariners from The Fog more than make up for the hasty conclusion or any other nitpicks. I don’t…
Ian West
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- Joshua Vega likedThe Black Cauldron
Would’ve traded that mf for the sword any day!
Delana lovedThe Black CauldronNOBODY KNOWS ABOUT THIS MOVIE I SWEAR i watched it all the time as a kid it was one of my favorites. idek if i like it now, but i have to rate it this because it was such a classic for me growing up
Christian is "meh" onThe Black CauldronCinematically, this is a decent film that fits well in the era. But as an adaptation it doesn’t capture the meaning of the story. They combined the first two books and as a result most things are rushed and have little impact. The original story is made for live action.
- Ant0ine lovedThe Black Cauldron
5.5/10 I must admit that this cartoon is not very good, it is also part of the bad era of disney but this film allows me to relive memories of afternoons at 6 years old at my nurse's house this opinion is not very objective but this film rocked my childhood
Amanda Woosley is "meh" onThe Black CauldronDefinitely one of the darkest Disney animated movies to ever exist…even watching this as an adult it kind of disturbed me. The plot in general is meh and the characters just aren’t that lovable.
William Luckenbach likedThe Black CauldronThe Black Cauldron had so much potential but due to studio interference it became doomed. I think overall this film is fascinating I don’t love it and don’t hate it. It’s an enigma. 6/10
- Paola is "meh" onThe Black Cauldron
“The Black Cauldron" is a Disney animated film with a dark plot that may be complex for a young audience. It offers an interesting experience for fans of adventurous animation.
Veronica lovedThe Black CauldronI love this movie. It’s very nostalgic for me. It certainly isn’t for everyone, having come out at a time where Disney was flopping left and right. I also believe the movie would have been better if Katzenberg and Eisner hadn’t meddled, but it’s great for a feel of nostalgia
Conor4ea dislikedThe Black CauldronThe villain has a cool design and the animation has that classic Disney charm, but the plot is barebones and there’s almost no reasons given for anything that happens or why we should care about the characters. After watching, I understand why it nearly bankrupted Disney.
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A fun-but-uninspired swords-and-sorcery story.
James Berardinelli
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Black Cauldron (1985) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The Black Cauldron (1985)?
The movie is 1hr 20min long.
What's The Black Cauldron (1985) about?
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.
Who's the cast of The Black Cauldron (1985)?
- Grant Bardsley as Taran
- Susan Sheridan as Eilonwy
- Freddie Jones as Dallben
- Nigel Hawthorne as Fflewddur Fflam
- Arthur Malet as King Eidilleg
- John Byner as Gurgi, Doli
- Lindsay Rich as Fairfolk
- Brandon Call as Fairfolk
- Gregory Levinson as Fairfolk
- Eda Reiss Merin as Orddu
Who's the director behind The Black Cauldron (1985)?
Ted Berman and Richard Rich directed The Black Cauldron (1985).
Who produced The Black Cauldron (1985)?
Joe Hale and Ron Miller produced The Black Cauldron (1985).
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