The Dark Crystal (1982)
PG 17 Dec 1982 • Adventure, Family, Fantasy • 1h 33m
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.
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Language:
English
Awards:
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 5 nominations total
Country:
United Kingdom, United States
Metacritic Score:
66
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Box Office Total:
$41,613,957