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The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

Another world, another time... in the age of wonder.

19827.11h 33m

Overview

On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, before the grotesque race of Skeksis find and use the crystal for evil.

Directed by Jim Henson
Written by David Odell, Jim Henson
Produced by Gary Kurtz, Jim Henson
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $44.6M

Top Cast

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master

Kathryn Mullen

Kathryn Mullen

Kira, a Gelfling

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain

Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master

Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

Scientist (voice)

Louise Gold

Louise Gold

Gourmand

B

Brian Meehl

Ornamentalist / Urzah / Dying Master

S

Stephen Garlick

Jen (voice)

Lisa Maxwell

Lisa Maxwell

Kira (voice)

Billie Whitelaw

Billie Whitelaw

Aughra (voice)

Themes & Keywords

race against timemissionliberationcastlevillainmythical creaturepuppetrycreaturefantasy worldcrystalgood versus evilbizarre creaturescomplicatedmelodramaticominous

About The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal is a adventure, family, fantasy film released in 1982 exploring themes of race against time, mission, liberation, castle, villain, mythical creature. Directed by Jim Henson, it stars Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz. On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, before the grotesque race of Skeksis find and use the crystal for evil.

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