Synopsis
The Dark Crystal (1982) Another planet, another time. One thousand years ago, the mysterious Dark Crystal was damaged by one of the Urskeks and an age of chaos has began. The evil race of grotesque birdlike lizards, the Skeksis, gnomish dragons who rule their fantastic planet with an iron claw. Meanwhile, orphan Jen, raised in solitude by a race of the peace-loving wizards called the Mystics, embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of the Dark Crystal which gives the Skeksis their power and restore the balance of the universe. ??Anthony Pereyra

Awards: 2 wins & 5 nominations total
Budget: $15,000,000 (estimated)
Worldwide Gross: $41,630,431
Soundtrack: Gelfling Song ((uncredited))


Jim Henson, Frank Oz
Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz
1982-12-17 (United Kingdom, United States)
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