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The Dark Crystal(1982)
Status: Released
Date: 1982-12-17
71%
1174 Votes
Time: 1h 33m
Another world, another time...in the age of wonder.
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom,
United States of America
Budget: $15,000,000.00
Revenue: $40,600,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Dark Crystal
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jim Henson
Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master
Kathryn Mullen
Kira, a Gelfling
Frank Oz
Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain
Dave Goelz
Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master
Steve Whitmire
Scientist (voice)
Louise Gold
Gourmand
Lisa Maxwell
Kira (voice)
Billie Whitelaw
Aughra (voice)
Video Trailer The Dark Crystal
Video: Digital Trailer
Digital Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer
40 Anniversary Spot
Aughra Puppetry
Aughra's Observatory
Behind the Scenes: Fashion Collection
Behind the Scenes: Skeksis Test
Creating Dark Crystal Characters
Dark Crystal EPK
All 28 videos
Digital Trailer - Trailer
Official Trailer - Trailer
Trailer - Trailer
40 Anniversary Spot - Teaser
Aughra Puppetry - Behind the Scenes
Aughra's Observatory - Clip
Behind the Scenes: Fashion Collection - Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes: Skeksis Test - Behind the Scenes
Creating Dark Crystal Characters - Behind the Scenes
Dark Crystal EPK - Featurette
Death of The Skeksis Emperor - Clip
Dress as Kira from The Dark Crystal! - Featurette
Fathom Events Spot - Teaser
Garthim Attack! - Clip
Limited Edition Collector's Set - Featurette
Meeting The Landstriders - Clip
Mystic Test - Behind the Scenes
Original Skeksis Language - Featurette
Prophecy - Clip
Restoring the Skeksis Video Podcast - Featurette
Secrets of The Dark Crystal with Lisa Henson - Featurette
Skeksis Dinner - Clip
Test - Behind the Scenes
Test Footage - Behind the Scenes
The Podling Feels the Power of the Dark Crystal - Clip
The Skeksis Feast! - Clip
Trial by Stone! - Clip
World of the Dark Crystal: Jim Henson - Featurette
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