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The Dark Crystal

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The Dark Crystal
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PG,1hr 34min
Genres:
Family,Sci-Fi,Action
Release:
1982
Directors:
Jim Henson, Frank Oz
Distributor:
Sony Pictures
Starring:
Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Dave Goelz  ...more
Synopsis: Jim Henson ventures into Tolkien territory in his all-Muppet fantasy feature The Dark Crystal. The titular Crystal maintains equilibrium in a mythical kingdom. When the Crystal is broken, the evil Skeksis take over, killing off the good-guy Gelflings and enslaving everyone else. Two of the Gelflings have survived: Jen was raised by the all-knowing Mystics, while Kira grew up amongst the swamp-dwelling Podlings. Jen and Kira join forces to "heal" the precious Dark Crystal and restore order to their ... Full Synopsis
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Andrea LeVasseur, AMG Review
A technical masterpiece, The Dark Crystal is a fantasy-adventure entirely populated by puppets, with no onscreen humans or animation. While better known for his cheery gang of Muppets, Jim Henson and his talented staff of puppeteers create a bleak fantasy world where evildoers have taken over. The tale is slow-moving at times, with a lack of action and urgency that is necessary for most fantasy films, ... Full Review
Featured Cast
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Jim Henson
High Priest, High Priest/Jen, Jen
Kathryn Mullen
Kira
Dave Goelz
General
Brian Muehl
Ornamentalist/Dying Master
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