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Cast & Crew

Jim Henson
As Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master
Jim Henson
Director
Frank Oz
As Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain
Frank Oz
Director
Jerry Nelson
As High Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice)
Steve Whitmire
As Scientist (voice)
Billie Whitelaw
As Aughra (voice)
Dave Goelz
As Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master

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What is The Dark Crystal about? Toggle content

In a distant world, the balance of power is disrupted when a magical crystal is shattered, giving rise to two warring factions: the peaceful Mystics and the cruel Skeksis. The last surviving Gelfling, Jen, embarks on a perilous journey to find the missing shard and restore harmony to the universe. Along the way, he must confront treacherous landscapes, fierce creatures, and his own destiny. With the fate of Thra hanging in the balance, Jen's quest becomes a race against time as he battles to reunite the crystal and bring peace back to his world.

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What movies are similar to The Dark Crystal? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Dark Crystal include The Secret of NIMH, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Princess Bride, The NeverEnding Story, Mio in the Land of Faraway, Labyrinth.

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The Dark Crystal was released in theaters on December 17, 1982.