Watch NowThe Dark Crystal (1982)
PG
17/02/1983 (GB)
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
1h 33m
- 71% (1182 votes)
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Another world, another time...in the age of wonder.
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.
- Jim HensonDirector
- Frank OzDirector
- David OdellScreenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$40,600,000
Keywords
- race against time
- mission
- liberation
- castle
- villain
- mythical creature
- puppetry
- creature
- fantasy world
- crystal
- good versus evil
- bizarre creatures
Top Billed Cast
Jim Henson
Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master
Kathryn Mullen
Kira, a Gelfling
Frank Oz
Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain
Dave Goelz
Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master
Steve Whitmire
Scientist (voice)
Louise Gold
Gourmand
Brian Meehl
Ornamentalist / Urzah / Dying Master
Stephen Garlick
Jen (voice)
Lisa Maxwell
Kira (voice)
Billie Whitelaw
Aughra (voice)
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