The World of 'The Dark Crystal'

The World of 'The Dark Crystal' (1983)

Come take a magical trip behind the scenes and discover how an entire fantasy world is brought to life

A documentary which explores the making of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal', which originally aired on PBS in the United States on January 9, 1983. This one-hour documentary details the technological innovations in the field of animatronics, art design, film making, and Henson's own brand of magic. Requiring 5 years of production, including over two years of pre-production, The Dark Crystal was inspired by the imagination of artist Brian Froud and conceived by scores of talented designers, builders, technicians, and performers. The World of the Dark Crystal shows how Jim Henson's Creature Shop in London and the Muppet Workshop in New York brought Brian Froud's art and Jim Henson's vision to life.

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  • Release Date: 1983-01-09
  • Runtime: 0h 57min
  • Director: Jim Henson

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  • Cast

    • Jim Henson

      Self

    • Brian Froud

      Self

    • Wendy Midener

      Self

    • Gary Kurtz

      Self

    • Frank Oz

      Self

    • Fred Nihda

      Self

    • Kathryn Mullen

      Self

    • Jean-Pierre Amiel

      Self

    • Lyle Conway

      Self

    • Oswald Morris

      Self

    • Steve Whitmire

      Self

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