The Dark Crystal (1982) Fantasy Adventure Family Animation
The Dark Crystal (1982) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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The Dark Crystal Plot Synopsis:
Another planet, another time. One thousand years ago, the mysterious Dark Crystal was damaged by one of the Urskeks and an age of chaos has began. The evil race of grotesque birdlike lizards, the Skeksis, gnomish dragons who rule their fantastic planet with an iron claw. Meanwhile, orphan Jen, raised in solitude by a race of the peace-loving wizards called the Mystics, embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of the Dark Crystal which gives the Skeksis their power and restore the balance of the universe.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and so restore order to his world.
Tagline: Another World, Another Time... In the Age of Wonder.
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The Dark Crystal Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1982 (more 1982 movies)
Box Office: $41,613,957
Awards: 3
Nominations: 5
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The Dark Crystal is Streaming on HBO MaxLanguage: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Dark Crystal Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 17, 1982, Netflix: May 01, 2019, VOD: Mar 06, 2018, Digital HD: Mar 06, 2018, Blu-ray 4K: Mar 06, 2018, Blu-ray CE: Mar 06, 2018
Writers: David Odell, Jim Henson
Producers: Lew Grade, Jim Henson, Duncan Kenworthy, Gary Kurtz, David Lazer, Bruce Sharman
Editors: Ralph Kemplen
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The Dark Crystal (1982) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Dark Crystal Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Henson | ... | Jen, a Gelfling (performer) / High Priest, Ritual Master (performer) |
| Kathryn Mullen | ... | Kira, a Gelfling (performer) |
| Frank Oz | ... | Aughra, a Keeper Of Secrets (performer) / Chamberlain (performer) |
| Dave Goelz | ... | Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster (performer) / General, Garthim Master (performer) |
| Steve Whitmire | ... | Scientist (performer) (voice) |
| Louise Gold | ... | Gourmand (performer) |
| Brian Muehl | ... | Ornamentalist (performer and voice) / Urzah (performer) / dy**g Master (performer and voice) |
| Bob Payne | ... | Historian, Scrollkeeper (performer) |
| Mike Quinn | ... | Slave Master (performer) |
| Tim Rose | ... | Treasurer (performer) |
| Jean-Pierre Amiel | ... | Mystic Weaver (performer) (as Jean Pierre Amiel) |
| Hugh Spight | ... | Mystic Cook (performer) / Landstrider (performer) |
| Robbie Barnett | ... | Mystic Numerologist (performer) / Landstrider (performer) |
| Swee Lim | ... | Mystic Hunter (performer) / Landstrider (performer) |
| Simon J. Williamson | ... | Mystic Chanter (performer) (as Simon Williamson) |
| Hus Levant | ... | Mystic Scribe (performer) |
| Toby Philpott | ... | Mystic Alchemist (performer) |
| David Greenaway | ... | Mystic Healer (performer) (as Dave Greenaway) |
| Richard Slaughter | ... | Mystic Healer (performer) |
| Kiran Shah | ... | Additional Performer |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jim Henson, as Jen, a Gelfling (performer) / High Priest, Ritual Master (performer), passed away at age 53 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Jim Henson's Kermit the Frog | Kermit the Frog | Mr. Jim Henson | Jim Henson & The Muppets | Jim Henson's Muppets | The Muppets | Jim Henson and his Puppets | Disney's Muppet properties and characters - Kathryn Mullen – Kira, a Gelfling (performer)
- Frank Oz (b. May 25, 1944) – Aughra, a Keeper Of Secrets (performer) / Chamberlain (performer)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Fozzie Bear | Jim Henson's Muppets | The Muppets | Derek DelGaudio & Frank Oz | Frank Oznowicz | Miss Piggy - Dave Goelz (b. July 16, 1946) – Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster (performer) / General, Garthim Master (performer)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Bunsen | David Goelz | Gonzo | The Great Gonzo | Gonzo The Great | Bunsen Honeydew | The Muppets | Statler & Waldorf | Waldorf - Steve Whitmire (b. September 24, 1959) – Scientist (performer) (voice)
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Beaker | Kermit the Frog | Kermit the Frog/Statler | Kermit | The Muppets | Rizzo the Rat | Statler | Rizzo the Rat Statler & Waldorf - Louise Gold (b. November 30, 1955) – Gourmand (performer)
Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Brian Muehl – Ornamentalist (performer and voice) / Urzah (performer) / dy**g Master (performer and voice)
- Bob Payne – Historian, Scrollkeeper (performer)
- Mike Quinn (b. November 30, 1963) – Slave Master (performer)
Also known as: Mike Quinby | Michael E. Quinn | Michael Quinn - Tim Rose (b. July 17, 1956) – Treasurer (performer)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Jean-Pierre Amiel – Mystic Weaver (performer) (as Jean Pierre Amiel)
Also known as: Jean Pierre Amiel | Amiel - Hugh Spight – Mystic Cook (performer) / Landstrider (performer)
Also known as: Hugh Spirit - Robbie Barnett – Mystic Numerologist (performer) / Landstrider (performer)
Also known as: Robert Barnett - Swee Lim – Mystic Hunter (performer) / Landstrider (performer)
Also known as: Swim Lee - Simon J. Williamson – Mystic Chanter (performer) (as Simon Williamson)
Also known as: Simon Williamson
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