The Dark Crystal (1982)

  • PG
  • 12/17/1982 (US)
  • Adventure, Family, Fantasy
  • 1h 33m

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

Overview

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.

Frank Oz

Director

David Odell

Screenplay

Jim Henson

Director, Story

Cast

Jim Henson's headshot

Jim Henson

Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master
Kathryn Mullen's headshot

Kathryn Mullen

Kira, a Gelfling
Frank Oz's headshot

Frank Oz

Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain
Dave Goelz's headshot

Dave Goelz

Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master
Steve Whitmire's headshot

Steve Whitmire

Scientist (voice)
Louise Gold's headshot

Louise Gold

Gourmand
Brian Meehl's headshot

Brian Meehl

Ornamentalist / Urzah / Dying Master
Stephen Garlick's headshot

Stephen Garlick

Jen (voice)

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