Adventure ·Family ·Fantasy · United Kingdom · 1982 · 1h 33m

The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal poster
Director
Frank OzJim Henson
Cast
Jim Henson as Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master Kathryn Mullen as Kira, a Gelfling Frank Oz as Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain Dave Goelz as Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master Steve Whitmire as Scientist (voice) Louise Gold as Gourmand
Crew
Oswald Morris — Director of Photography Ralph Kemplen — Editor Trevor Jones — Original Music Composer David Odell — Screenplay Jim Henson — Story Jim Henson — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Dark Crystal — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
race against timemissionliberationcastlevillainmythical creaturepuppetrycreaturefantasy worldcrystalgood versus evilbizarre creatures
Key Collaborators
Frank Oz Director Jim Henson Director Oswald Morris Director of Photography Ralph Kemplen Editor Trevor Jones Original Music Composer David Odell Screenplay Jim Henson Story Jim Henson Producer Gary Kurtz Producer Harry Lange Production Design Brian Froud Costume Design
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