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Overview
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Directors:
Writers:
Jim Henson (story)
David Odell (screenplay)
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
Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(24 articles)
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Loved this movie for many ages.... more (160 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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Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby (35 mm prints) | 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)
Certification:
Iceland:LH | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Malaysia:(Banned) | Iran:(Banned) | South Korea:All | Japan:G | Hong Kong:I | Netherlands:6 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Singapore:PG | Sweden:11 | UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating) (1986) | USA:PG | West Germany:12
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Trivia:
Brian Froud's fascination with lobsters led to many crustacean touches in the design of the film, particularly in the design of the Garthim, the henchmen of the Skeksis. 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:
Chamberlain:
Hmmmmm...
General:
I hate your whimper!
Chamberlain:
HMMMM!
[they proceed down the hallway]
Chamberlain:
Hmmmmmmm-mmmmm...
General:
QUIET!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Making of 'MirrorMask' (2006) (V) more
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Though I love the Muppets and other works of Jim Henson, I still say for years since my birth in 1982, The Dark Crystal has always grown on me. From interesting characters to surreal environments, this movie will capture the eyes of the imaginative and Sci-Fi/Fantasy fans. Though it may move slow at times, but it does not bother me. It gets me more into the world of the Dark Crystal, named Thyra.
It was also good for it's symbolism as well. The Dark Crystal like many classic children's shows and movies of its time did not talk down to kids nor underestimate their intelligence for that matter. In fact, the morals and symbolism appeals to non-discriminating adults as well.
P.S. I think the Skeksis are awesome! Especially the General, Chamberlain and the Mad Scientist Skeksis!