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The Dark Crystal (1982)

PG · 1982-12-17 · 1h 33m · EN
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Another World, Another Time... In the Age of Wonder.

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.

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Frank OzDirectorJim HensonDirector
Budget
$15M
Box office
$40.6M

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▶ 40 Anniversary Spot▶ Trailer▶ Fathom Events Spot▶ The Dark Crystal - "Prophecy" Clip▶ The Dark Crystal - "Meeting The Landstriders" Clip▶ The Dark Crystal - "Aughra's Observatory" Clip▶ Skeksis Dinner - The Dark Crystal - The Jim Henson Company

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Jim HensonJim HensonJen / High Priest, Ritual MasterKathryn MullenKathryn MullenKira, a GelflingFrank OzFrank OzAughra, a Keeper of Secrets / ChamberlainDave GoelzDave GoelzFizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim MasterSteve WhitmireSteve WhitmireScientist (voice)Brian MuehlBrian MuehlOrnamentalistLouise GoldLouise GoldGourmandStephen GarlickStephen GarlickJen (voice)Brian MeehlBrian MeehlOrnamentalist / Urzah / Dying MasterLisa MaxwellLisa MaxwellKira (voice)Billie WhitelawBillie WhitelawAughra (voice)Percy EdwardsPercy EdwardsFizzgig (voice)

Keywords

CastleFantasy worldRace against timeMissionLiberationGood versus evilPuppetryMythical creatureCrystalBizarre creatures

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFantasy · Adventure · FamilyTheme affinityCastle · Fantasy World · Race Against TimeVisual styleAnimationEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference8174 · 70483Actor preference254839 · 254840 · 254841

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What is The Dark Crystal about?

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.

How long is The Dark Crystal?

The Dark Crystal has a runtime of 93 minutes.

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