Movie: The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

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Jim Henson
Jim Henson

Self

Brian Froud
Brian Froud

Self

Wendy Midener
Wendy Midener

Self

Gary Kurtz
Gary Kurtz

Self

Frank Oz
Frank Oz

Self

Fred Nihda
Fred Nihda

Self

Kathryn Mullen
Kathryn Mullen

Self

Jean-Pierre Amiel
Jean-Pierre Amiel

Self

Lyle Conway
Lyle Conway

Self

Oswald Morris
Oswald Morris

Self

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    A documentary which explores the making of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal', which originally aired on PBS in the United States on January 9, 1983. This one-hour documentary details the technological innovations in the field of animatronics, art design, film making, and Henson's own brand of magic. Requiring 5 years of production, including over two years of pre-production, The Dark Crystal was inspired by the imagination of artist Brian Froud and conceived by scores of talented designers, builders, technicians, and performers. The World of the Dark Crystal shows how Jim Henson's Creature Shop in London and the Muppet Workshop in New York brought Brian Froud's art and Jim Henson's vision to life.

  • Release Date

    1983-01-09

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    6.6

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
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    English
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