The Black Cauldron (1985) Horror Action Fantasy Adventure Animation Family
The Black Cauldron (1985) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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The Black Cauldron Plot Synopsis:
Centuries ago, in the land of Prydain, a young man named Taran is given the task of protecting Hen Wen, a magical oracular pig, who knows the location of the mystical black cauldron. This is not an easy task, for The Evil Horned King will stop at nothing to get the cauldron.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A young boy and a bunch of misfit friends embark on a quest to find a dark magic item of ultimate power before a diabolical tyrant can.
Tagline: Seven years in the making - In the celebrated Disney tradition comes our 25th animated motion picture.
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Type: MovieYear: 1985 (more 1985 movies)
Box Office: $21,288,692
Language: English, Portuguese
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Black Cauldron Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 24, 1985
Writers: Lloyd Alexander, David Jonas, Vance Gerry, Ted Berman, Richard Rich, Al Wilson, Roy Morita, Peter Young, Art Stevens, Joe Hale, Rosemary Anne Sisson, Roy Edward Disney, Tony Marino, Steve Hulett, Mel Shaw, Burny Mattinson, John Musker, Ron Clements, Doug Lefler, Mark Zaslove
Producers: Joe Hale, Ron Miller
Editors: Armetta Jackson-Hamlett, James Koford, James Melton
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The Black Cauldron Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Bardsley | ... | Taran (voice) |
| Susan Sheridan | ... | Eilonwy (voice) |
| Freddie Jones | ... | Dallben (voice) |
| Nigel Hawthorne | ... | Fflewddur Fflam (voice) |
| Arthur Malet | ... | King Eidilleg (voice) |
| John Byner | ... | Gurgi / Doli (voice) |
| Lindsay Rich | ... | Fairfolk (voice) |
| Brandon Call | ... | Fairfolk (voice) |
| Gregory Levinson | ... | Fairfolk (voice) |
| Eda Reiss Merin | ... | Orddu (voice) |
| Adele Malis-Morey | ... | Orwen (voice) |
| Billie Hayes | ... | Orgoch (voice) |
| Phil Fondacaro | ... | Creeper / Henchman (voice) |
| Peter Renaday | ... | Henchman (voice) |
| James Almanzar | ... | Henchman (voice) |
| Wayne Allwine | ... | Henchman (voice) |
| Steve Hale | ... | Henchman (voice) |
| Phil Nibbelink | ... | Henchman (voice) |
| Jack Laing | ... | Henchman (voice) |
| John Hurt | ... | The Horned King (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Grant Bardsley – Taran (voice)
- Susan Sheridan – Eilonwy (voice)
- Freddie Jones, as Dallben (voice), passed away at age 91 in Oxfordshire, England, UK.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Freddy Jones | Frederick Jones | Frederick Jons - Nigel Hawthorne, as Fflewddur Fflam (voice), passed away at age 72 in Radwell, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Nigel Hawthorne CBE | Nigel Hawthorn | Sir Nigel Hawthorne - Arthur Malet, as King Eidilleg (voice), passed away at age 85 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Libra - John Byner (b. June 28, 1938) – Gurgi / Doli (voice)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Lindsay Rich – Fairfolk (voice)
- Brandon Call (b. November 17, 1976) – Fairfolk (voice)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Gregory Levinson – Fairfolk (voice)
- Eda Reiss Merin, as Orddu (voice), passed away at age 84 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Eda Reis Marin | Eda Reis Merin - Adele Malis-Morey, as Orwen (voice), passed away at age 72 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Adele Malis - Billie Hayes (b. August 5, 1932) – Orgoch (voice)
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Phil Fondacaro (b. November 8, 1958) – Creeper / Henchman (voice)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 3' 6" (1.07 m)
Also known as: Philip Fondacaro | Phil Fondicaro | H.G. Golas - Peter Renaday (b. June 9, 1935) – Henchman (voice)
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Peter Penaday | Pete Renaday | Peter Renady | Peter Reneday | Pete Reneday | P.I. Renoudet | P.L. Renoudet | P.L Renoudet | Peter Renoudet | Pete Renoudet - James Almanzar, as Henchman (voice), passed away at age 67 in Arcadia, California, USA.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: James R. Almanzar | Jim Almanzar
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