The Dark Crystal (1982)
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.
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Jen, a Gelfling (performer) -
Kira, a Gelfling (performer) -
Aughra, a Keeper Of Secrets (performer) -
Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster (performer) -
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Gourmand (performer) -
Ornamentalist (performer and voice)
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Historian, Scrollkeeper (performer)
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Slave Master (performer) -
Treasurer (performer) -
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Mystic Cook (performer)
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Numerologist (performer)
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Hunter (performer)
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Directors:
Jim Henson , Frank OzWriters:
David Odell (screenplay), Jim Henson (story)All Cast & Crew
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Co-Directors Jim Henson and Frank Oz were in charge of every aspect of this movie, but according to Henson, his own strengths lay in composing camera shots and movement, while Oz was more in tune with character development and the dynamics of a scene.
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Narrator:
Another world, another time, in the age of wonder. A thousand years ago, this land was green and good - until the Crystal cracked. For a single piece was lost; a shard of the Crystal. Then strife began, and two new races appeared: the cruel Skeksis,...
Goofs
The Gelfling puppets have three fingers and one thumb on each hand. When Kira and Jen make their way into the castle via a mouth-like entrance, Kira's right hand has five fingers in the long shot (actors, not puppets, were used for long shots of the Gelflings).
Crazy Credits
The opening credits show only the credits for the crew.
Alternate Versions
The 5.1 audio track created for the 25th Anniversary DVD and subsequent Blu-ray contains some additional dialogue and other audio differences not present in any previous video version, nor in theatrical prints.
- When Jen is at Aughra's, trying to decide between the three shards, his voiceover now includes the line "I know," just before he pulls out his pipe.
- After the Scientist's line "Oh it will make you young again sire," he goes on to say, "...and as Emperor you deserve it."
- When the second landstrider is attacked by the Garthim, Kira is heard yelling, "NO!"
- When the General orders the Chamberlain's robes returned, the Chamberlain's whimper is a different take than in the original mix.
- As Kira calls the animals to freedom in the laboratory, the Scientist can be heard shouting, "Back! Back to your cages!"
- Additionally, Jen's gasp when he sees Kira's footprint (just before Fizzgig startles him) is missing.
- When Kira knocks out the Crystal Bat with her slingshot, the sound effect of the actual hit is mixed lower than before.
- Jen's line "Come on!" to his landstrider is almost drowned out by the music, when before it was heard much more clearly.
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The Pod Dance(uncredited)
Written by Trevor Jones
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Adventure | Family | FantasyDetails
Release Date:
17 December 1982Language
English
Country of Origin
USA, UKFilming Locations
Twyecross, Leicestershire, England, UKBox Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$4,657,335 19 December 1982
Gross USA:
$41,357,492
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$41,373,966
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