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Another world, another time...in the age of wonder. - The Dark Crystal
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Title: The Dark Crystal

Release Date: 17 Dec 1982

Runtime: 1h 33m

Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Director: ITC Entertainment, Henson Associates, Jim Henson Productions

Production Companies: ITC Entertainment, Henson Associates, Jim Henson Productions

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.1 (1138 votes)

Cast

  • Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master: Jim Henson
  • Kira, a Gelfling: Kathryn Mullen
  • Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain: Frank Oz
  • Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master: Dave Goelz
  • Scientist (voice): Steve Whitmire
  • Gourmand: Louise Gold
  • Ornamentalist / Urzah / Dying Master: Brian Meehl
  • Jen (voice): Stephen Garlick
  • Kira (voice): Lisa Maxwell
  • Aughra (voice): Billie Whitelaw
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