The Dark Crystal
The Dark Crystal
The Dark Crystal
Another world, another time...in the age of wonder.
Adventure
Family
Fantasy
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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.
Status: Released
Release Date: 1982-12-17
Runtime: 1h 33m
Director: Jim Henson
Writer: David Odell
Top Cast
Jim Henson
Jim Henson
Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master
Kathryn Mullen
Kathryn Mullen
Kira, a Gelfling
Frank Oz
Frank Oz
Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain
Dave Goelz
Dave Goelz
Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master
Steve Whitmire
Steve Whitmire
Scientist (voice)
Louise Gold
Louise Gold
Gourmand
Brian Meehl
Brian Meehl
Ornamentalist / Urzah / Dying Master
Stephen Garlick
Stephen Garlick
Jen (voice)
Lisa Maxwell
Lisa Maxwell
Kira (voice)
Billie Whitelaw
Billie Whitelaw
Aughra (voice)
Percy Edwards
Percy Edwards
Fizzgig (voice)
Barry Dennen
Barry Dennen
Chamberlain / Podling (voice)
Official Videos
Limited Edition Collector's Set
Limited Edition Collector's Set
Digital Trailer
Digital Trailer
The Podling Feels the Power of the Dark Crystal
The Podling Feels the Power of the Dark Crystal
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
40 Anniversary Spot
40 Anniversary Spot
Death of The Skeksis Emperor
Death of The Skeksis Emperor
The Skeksis Feast!
The Skeksis Feast!
Garthim Attack!
Garthim Attack!
Trial by Stone!
Trial by Stone!
Secrets of The Dark Crystal with Lisa Henson
Secrets of The Dark Crystal with Lisa Henson
Fathom Events Spot
Fathom Events Spot
Prophecy
Prophecy
Meeting The Landstriders
Meeting The Landstriders
Aughra's Observatory
Aughra's Observatory
Dress as Kira from The Dark Crystal!
Dress as Kira from The Dark Crystal!
Dark Crystal EPK
Dark Crystal EPK
Skeksis Dinner
Skeksis Dinner
Restoring the Skeksis Video Podcast
Restoring the Skeksis Video Podcast
World of the Dark Crystal: Jim Henson
World of the Dark Crystal: Jim Henson
Original Skeksis Language
Original Skeksis Language
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