The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal is a 1982 fantasy film directed by puppeteers Jim Henson and Frank Oz, creators of The Muppet Show. Although still marketed as a family film, it was notably darker than previous material created by them. Characters for which they are famous do not appear, but some of the same performers are used. The animatronics used in the film were considered groundbreaking at the time. The primary concept artist was the fantasy illustrator Br... more

Initial release date:

  • Dec 17, 1982

Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 33 min

Estimated budget:

  • 15,000,000 (US$)

Film

Directed by

Jim Henson

James Maury "Jim" Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990), was one of the most widely known puppeteers in American history. He was the creator of The...

Frank Oz

Frank Oz (born Richard Frank Oznowicz; May 25, 1944) is a British-born American film director, actor and puppeteer. Oz was born in Hereford, England, the son...

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  • Another World, Another Time... In the Age of Wonder.

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  • 1 h 33 min

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  • 15,000,000

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