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The Dark Crystal
Dir. Jim Henson
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The Dark Crystal
“Another world, another time... in the age of wonder.”
Adventure
Family
Fantasy
Director
Jim Henson
Screenplay
David Odell, Jim Henson
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.
Release
Dec 17, 1982
Budget
$15M
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Revenue
$45M
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
Lisa Maxwell
Kira (voice)
Billie Whitelaw
Aughra (voice)
Barry Dennen
Chamberlain / Podling (voice)
Deep Roy
Additional Performer
Kiran Shah
Additional Performer
Jack Purvis
Additional Performer
Bob Payne
Historian, Scroll Keeper
David Buck
Slave Master (voice)
Charles Collingwood
Treasurer (voice)
Sean Barrett
Urzah (voice)
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