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The Dark Crystal (1982) -- US Home Video Trailer from Columbia Tristar
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Overview

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Directors:
Writers:
Jim Henson (story)
David Odell (screenplay)
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Release Date:
17 December 1982 (USA) more
Tagline:
Another World, Another Time... In the Age of Wonder.
Plot:
On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and so restore order to his world. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations more
User Comments:
If only Jim were still with us...what magic he'd make! more (161 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jim Henson ... Jen / High Priest (Ritual Master) / Podling / Additional Characters
Kathryn Mullen ... Kira, A Gelfling (performer) / Jen, A Gelfling (assistant) / Additional Characters (uncredited)

Frank Oz ... Aughra - A Keeper Of Secrets / Chamberlain / Podling / Additional Characters
Dave Goelz ... Fizzgig, A Friendly Monster (performer) / General (Garthin Master) (performer) / Dying Emperor (performer) / Podling (performer)
Steve Whitmire ... Scientist (performer and voice) / Kira, A Gelfling (assistant) (voice)
Louise Gold ... Gourmand (performer)
Brian Muehl ... Ornamentalist (performer and voice) / Urzah (performer) / Dying Master (performer and voice) (voice)
Bob Payne ... Historian (Scrollkeeper) (performer)
Mike Quinn ... Slave Master (performer)
Tim Rose ... Treasurer (performer)
Jean-Pierre Amiel ... Weaver (performer) (as Jean Pierre Amiel)
Hugh Spight ... Cook / Landstrider (performer)
Robbie Barnett ... Numerologist (performer) / Landstrider (performer)
Swee Lim ... Hunter / Landstrider - Performer
Simon Williamson ... Ursol, The Chanter (performer)
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Runtime:
93 min
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2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby (35 mm prints) | 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)

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Conceptual designer Brian Froud was behind the look and feel of virtually every aspect of the film's production, from creatures and landscapes right down to the font of the opening title. In total, it took up five years of his life. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When the evil Ritual Master calls for the crystal bats to fly away to watch Jen and Kira you can see thin white strings as the bats fly from the castle ceiling. more
Quotes:
Jen: Dear, dear master. I'll find the shard. I'm not ready to go alone...
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Jen: Alright. Alone then.
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17 out of 25 people found the following comment useful.
If only Jim were still with us...what magic he'd make!, 25 April 1999
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Author: Phil_H from United States

When this movie first came out (1982) I was 13 years old, and remember seeing it in the theatre with friends. I loved it then and love it now. It remains one of the best fantasy films of all time, but only because of the sheer effort given to it by the Henson company; only he could have made this all work. His genius is timeless. If only he were still alive now to make more films like this (and better!)

Our world is a dimmer place without Jim Henson.

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