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DVD

The black cauldron

Call Number

  • DVD CHILDREN/FAMILY (CEN, OSH)

Edition

25th anniversary ed.; widescreen version.

Languages

English, French or Spanish dialogue; French or Spanish subtitles. Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

John Byner, John Hurt, John Huston, Nigel Hawthorne, Susan Sheridan.

Publication Information

Burbank, CA : Walt Disney Home Video : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [2010]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (80 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: PG; for some scary images.

Summary

Whoever releases the mysterious Black Cauldron's powers will be invincible! The fearsome Horned King will do anything to possess it, but he is challenged by the most unlikely adversary: a young assistant pig keeper named Taran. With a motley team of the brave Princess Eilonwy, a minstrel named Fflewddur Fflam, and Hen-Wen, a remarkable pig who can predict the future, Taran embarks on a quest to stop the Black Cauldron's evil once and for all.

Notes

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1985.

Inspired by "The chronicles of Prydain" by Lloyd Alexander.

Special features: The witches challenge game; Quest for the black cauldron; short: "Trick or treat"; deleted scenes; still frame gallery.

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