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The Dark Crystal (1982)

The Dark Crystal

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1h 33m

Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy

October 12th, 1983

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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.

2 wins and 4 nominations

The Dark Crystal Photos

The Dark Crystal Posters

The Dark Crystal Videos

Original Skeksis Language

World of the Dark Crystal: Jim Henson

Behind the Scenes: Fashion Collection

Restoring the Skeksis Video Podcast

Dark Crystal EPK

Behind the Scenes: Skeksis Test

Dress as Kira from The Dark Crystal!

Trial by Stone!

Garthim Attack!

The Skeksis Feast!

Death of The Skeksis Emperor

Creating Dark Crystal Characters

Aughra Puppetry

The Podling Feels the Power of the Dark Crystal

Digital Trailer

Skeksis Dinner - The Dark Crystal - The Jim Henson Company

The Dark Crystal - "Aughra's Observatory" Clip

The Dark Crystal - "Meeting The Landstriders" Clip

The Dark Crystal - "Prophecy" Clip

Fathom Events Spot

THE DARK CRYSTAL - Secrets of The Dark Crystal with Lisa Henson

40 Anniversary Spot

Official Trailer

The Dark Crystal - Trailer

The Dark Crystal (1982) Trailer

Cast

Jim Henson
Jen, a Gelfling
(performer)
Kathryn Mullen
Kira, a Gelfling
(performer)
Frank Oz
Aughra, a Keeper Of Secrets
(performer)
Dave Goelz
Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster
(performer)
Steve Whitmire
Scientist
(performer)
Louise Gold
Gourmand
(performer)
Brian Muehl
Ornamentalist
(performer and voice)
Bob Payne
Historian, Scrollkeeper
(performer)
Mike Quinn
Slave Master
(performer)
Tim Rose
Treasurer
(performer)
Full cast & crew

Directors

Jim Henson
directed by
Frank Oz
directed by
Full cast & crew

Producers

Lew Grade
executive producer
(as Lord Grade)
Jim Henson
producer (produced by)
Duncan Kenworthy
associate producer
Henson Organization
Full cast & crew

Writers

David Odell
screenplay by
Jim Henson
story by
Full cast & crew

Taglines

When evil screams throughout the world, when all three suns converge, when all that's fair and fine seems lost... a hero will emerge!
Another World, Another Time... In the Age of Wonder.
Another world, another time...in the age of wonder.

Keywords

epic
good versus evil
invented language
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

October 12th, 1983 theatrical
December 23rd, 1982 (Argentina)
December 23rd, 1982 (Argentina) theatrical
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

The Dark Crystal (original title)
El cristal encantado (Argentina)
The Dark Crystal (Australia)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

Backlot, Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK (Landstrider battle; flying down the cliffs; Garthim guarding the entrance to the castle)
Brimham Rocks, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK (Mystics travelling to the castle)
Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK (studio)
All Locations

Running Times

93 min

Sound Mixes

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Stereo

Aspect Ratios

2.39 : 1
2.20 : 1 (70 mm prints)

Production Companies

Henson Organisation
ITC Entertainment
Incorporated Television Company (ITC) (presents) (as ITC Entertainment)
All Production Companies

Distribution Companies

Ledafilms (Argentina)
United International Pictures (UIP) (Australia)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Australia)
All Distribution Companies

Special Effects Companies

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) (United States of America) (Scenic Matte Paintings produced at) (as INDUSTRIAL LIGHT AND MAGIC, San Rafael, California)

Other Companies

CTS Studios (music recording) (as CTS Recording Studios)
Numenorean Music (score album: limited edition)
Filmfex Animation Services (additional optical effects)
All Other Companies

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