The Dark Crystal
“Another world, another time... in the age of wonder.”
1982•PG•1h 33m•7.2•Released
AdventureFamilyFantasy
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
Writer
David Odell
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$45M
Languages
English
Studio
ITC Entertainment
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)
Billie Whitelaw
Aughra (voice)
Percy Edwards
Fizzgig (voice)
Barry Dennen
Chamberlain / Podling (voice)
Deep Roy
Additional Performer
Kiran Shah
Additional Performer
Jack Purvis
Additional Performer
Production
Company
ITC Entertainment
Company
Henson Associates
Company
Henson Organisation
Producer
Jim Henson
Producer
Gary Kurtz
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