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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Frank Oz |
| Genre: |
Science-Fiction/Fantasy |
| Subgenre: |
Recommended · Jewels · Fantasy Worlds · Puppets · Family (General) · Fantasy |
| MPAA Rating: |
PG (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
DVD: DVD + UMD Combo |
| UPC: |
043396008700 |
| Release Date: |
1982 |
| Running Time: |
1hr 33min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD: With Digital Copy, 1hr 33min
UPC: 043396265516 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS: Closed Captioned, 1hr 34min
Release Company: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (September 21, 1999)
UPC: 043396030664 |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
Jim Henson |
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Professional Reviews
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(11/28/2003, p.107, Dalton Ross): "...This live-action yet actorless exercise is distinct enough to stand apart from typical fantasy fare..." |
| More Information |
| Details: |
Featuring fantastical puppet flora and fauna from Muppet man Jim Henson, this dark but wonderful children's movie follows Jen and Kira, two young Gelflings who are the last of their kind, as they try to fulfill the prophecy of the Dark Crystal. Jen's wise master reveals on his deathbed that only a Gelfling will mend the crystal that cracked 1,000 years ago and placed the land under the dark rule of the evil, selfish Skeksis. To break the prophecy, the Skeksis killed all the Gelflings, and only Jen and Kira escaped their wrath. Now, though, Jen and Kira must journey into the heart of the Skeksis castle to reach the crystal and return the land to its former goodness. <br> <br> Like all good children's movies, THE DARK CRYSTAL contains enough scary elements to keep the tension tight and the kids enthralled, while the puppet mastery will impress and tickle adults. THE DARK CRYSTAL was the first co-directorial effort of Frank Oz, who went on to direct THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, IN & ... |
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