CinemaOSMovie · 1982 · 1h 33m · PG
The Dark Crystal

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

72%(1,332)IMDbAdventureFamilyFantasy

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 byFrank Oz, Jim Henson

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
EN
Released
December 17, 1982
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$44,626,631
Studios
ITC EntertainmentHenson AssociatesHenson Organisation

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Trailers & teasers

5 videos
Digital Trailer

Digital Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

40 Anniversary Spot

40 Anniversary Spot

Trailer

Trailer

Fathom Events Spot

Fathom Events Spot

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Brian Meehl

Brian Meehl

Ornamentalist / Urzah / Dying Master

Stephen Garlick

Stephen Garlick

Jen (voice)

Lisa Maxwell

Lisa Maxwell

Kira (voice)

Billie Whitelaw

Billie Whitelaw

Aughra (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Frank Oz
Frank Oz
Jim Henson
Jim Henson
Written by
David Odell
Jim Henson
Jim Henson
Produced by
Jim Henson
Jim Henson
Gary Kurtz
Gary Kurtz

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