The Dark Crystal (1982)
The Dark Crystal is a 1982 adventure movie directed by Frank Oz and Jim Henson, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen and Frank Oz.
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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Cast
- Jim Henson as Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master
- Kathryn Mullen as Kira, a Gelfling
- Frank Oz as Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain
- Dave Goelz as Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master
- Steve Whitmire as Scientist (voice)
- Louise Gold as Gourmand
- Brian Meehl as Ornamentalist / Urzah / Dying Master
- Stephen Garlick as Jen (voice)
- Lisa Maxwell as Kira (voice)
- Billie Whitelaw as Aughra (voice)
- Percy Edwards as Fizzgig (voice)
- Barry Dennen as Chamberlain / Podling (voice)
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