Guide Note: The Dark Crystal is a live-action American fantasy film from 1982. Instead of live actors, the film uses Muppets to tell the tale of two Gelflings, Jen and Kira, on a quest to heal a powerful crystal that may very well save their planet.
Fast Facts:
- Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz
- Written by Jim Henson and David Odell
- Release Date: December 17, 1982
- Run Time: 93 Minutes
- Starring Stephen Garlick, Lisa Maxwell and Billie Whitelaw
- The Muppet characters were created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop
- A sequel, The Power of the Dark Crystal is set for a 2008 release