The Dark Crystal (1982)

12/17/1982 (GB) • 1h 33m

Adventure, Family, Fantasy

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.

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)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$15,000,000.00

Revenue

$40,600,000.00

Keywords

race against time

mission

liberation

castle

villain

mythical creature

puppetry

creature

fantasy world

crystal

good versus evil

bizarre creatures

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