AnimationAdventureFamily
Theatrical July 24, 1985
The Black Cauldron poster

The Black Cauldron (1985)

The Black Cauldron is a book-based movie adapted from "Chronicles of Prydain" by Lloyd Alexander. This Animation/Adventure film is a loose adaptation, and its release date is July 24, 1985.

The Source Material

Chronicles of Prydain

by Lloyd Alexander

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Overview

Since The Book of Three was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-will…

About The Movie

Description

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.

Details

Title
The Black Cauldron
Original Title
The Black Cauldron
Original Language
EN
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
US Theatrical
July 24, 1985 · Rated PG