The Dark Crystal (1982)
Another world, another time... in the age of wonder.
1982 · PG · 1h 33m · Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
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.
Director: Jim Henson, Frank Oz
Writers: David Odell, Jim Henson
Music by: Trevor Jones
Cinematography: Oswald Morris
Editor: Ralph Kemplen
Box office: $45M · Budget: $15M · Rated 7.2/10 by 1289 viewers
Cast
Jim Henson as Jen / High Priest, Ritual MasterKathryn Mullen as Kira, a GelflingFrank Oz as Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / ChamberlainDave Goelz as Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim MasterSteve Whitmire as Scientist (voice)Louise Gold as GourmandBrian Meehl as Ornamentalist / Urzah / Dying MasterStephen Garlick as Jen (voice)Lisa Maxwell as Kira (voice)Billie Whitelaw as Aughra (voice)Percy Edwards as Fizzgig (voice)Barry Dennen as Chamberlain / Podling (voice)More like this
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