Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Jim Henson | ... | Jen, a Gelfling (performer) / High Priest, a Ritual Master (performer) | |
Kathryn Mullen | ... | Kira, a Gelfling (performer) | |
Frank Oz | ... | Aughra, a Keeper Of Secrets (performer) / Chamberlain (performer) | |
Dave Goelz | ... | Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster (performer) / General, Garthim Master (performer) | |
Steve Whitmire | ... | Scientist (voice) | |
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Louise Gold | ... | Gourmand (performer) |
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Brian Muehl | ... | Ornamentalist (performer and voice) / Urzah (performer) / Dying Master (performer and voice) |
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Bob Payne | ... | Historian, Scrollkeeper (performer) |
Mike Quinn | ... | Slave Master (performer) | |
Tim Rose | ... | Treasurer (performer) | |
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Jean-Pierre Amiel | ... | Weaver (performer) (as Jean Pierre Amiel) |
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Hugh Spight | ... | Mystic Cook (performer) |
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Robbie Barnett | ... | Numerologist (performer) / Landstrider (performer) |
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Swee Lim | ... | Hunter (performer) / Landstrider (performer) |
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Simon J. Williamson | ... | Chanter (performer) (as Simon Williamson) |
Another planet, another time. One thousand years ago, the mysterious Dark Crystal was damaged by one of the Urskeks and an age of chaos has began. The evil race of grotesque birdlike lizards, the Skeksis, gnomish dragons who rule their fantastic planet with an iron claw. Meanwhile, orphan Jen, raised in solitude by a race of the peace-loving wizards called the Mystics, embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of the Dark Crystal which gives the Skeksis their power and restore the balance of the universe. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
A well crafted and interesting movie! It was good but lacked a bit of world building so that this magical world of Thra feels a bit empty! The 2019 Netflix Show shads light into this "empty" world and impoves upon it greatly! So I recommend watching the Show first. This is just my opinion, comming from a guy who is a few years to young to have watched the movie back in the 80s.
Finally I would like to say to the critics of puppeteering: JUST GIVE IT A CHANCE! It is really good!