The Dark Crystal
Movie
1982
PG
1 HOUR 35 MINS
Children
Fantasy
On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and to restore order to his world.
Cast & Crew
John Baddeley Historian
Stephen Garlick Jen
David Buck Slave Master
Barry Dennen Chamberlain/Podling
Percy Edwards Fizzgig
Michael Kilgarriff General
Lisa Maxwell Kira
Brian Muehl Dying Mystic Master/Skeksis Ornamentalist
Jerry Nelson High Priest/Dying Emperor
Joseph O'Conor Narrator/Urskeks
Jim Henson Director
Frank Oz Director
David Odell Writer (Screenplay)
Jim Henson Writer (Story)
David Lazer Executive Music Producer
Gary Kurtz Producer
Jim Henson Producer
Trevor Jones Original Music
Oswald Morris Cinematography
Ralph Kemplen Film Editing
Harry Lange Production Design
Brian Ackland-Snow Art Direction
Terry Ackland-Snow Art Direction
Charles Bishop Art Direction
Malcolm Stone Art Direction
Val Johnston Costume Design
Leisja Limmer Costume Design
Dusty Simmonds Assistant Director
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, December 22
Elfin Gelflings must heal the Dark Crystal to defeat the reptile Skeksis. Performed by Muppets.
Wednesday, December 25
Elfin Gelflings must heal the Dark Crystal to defeat the reptile Skeksis. Performed by Muppets.
Tuesday, December 31
Elfin Gelflings must heal the Dark Crystal to defeat the reptile Skeksis. Performed by Muppets.
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