The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal (1982) — adventure, family, fantasy film. Directed by Jim Henson, Frank Oz. Starring Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz. This page maps 5 characters and 10 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 7.2/10 from 1,314 votes.

The Dark Crystal (1982) Poster

Interactive Features for The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 5 characters interconnect through 10 relationship links.
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Story Analysis

A young Gelfling fulfills an ancient prophecy by healing the damaged crystal and restoring balance to Thra.

Adventure, Family, Fantasy · 7.2/10 · 93 min · 1982

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Credits

Director

Jim Henson
Director

Frank Oz
Cast

as Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master

Jim Henson
Cast

as Kira, a Gelfling

Kathryn Mullen
Cast

as Aughra, a Keeper of Secrets / Chamberlain

Frank Oz
Cast

as Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master

Dave Goelz
Cast

as Scientist (voice)

Steve Whitmire
Cast

as Gourmand

Louise Gold
Cast

as Ornamentalist / Urzah / Dying Master

Brian Meehl
Cast

as Jen (voice)

Stephen Garlick
Cast

as Kira (voice)

Lisa Maxwell
Cast

as Aughra (voice)

Billie Whitelaw
Cast

as Fizzgig (voice)

Percy Edwards
Cast

as Chamberlain / Podling (voice)

Barry Dennen

Videos

Prophecy
Original Skeksis Language
World of the Dark Crystal: Jim Henson
Behind the Scenes: Fashion Collection
Restoring the Skeksis Video Podcast
Skeksis Dinner
Dark Crystal EPK
Test
Test Footage
Mystic Test
Behind the Scenes: Skeksis Test
Dress as Kira from The Dark Crystal!
Aughra's Observatory
Meeting The Landstriders
Digital Trailer
Fathom Events Spot
Secrets of The Dark Crystal with Lisa Henson
Trial by Stone!
Garthim Attack!
The Skeksis Feast!
Death of The Skeksis Emperor
40 Anniversary Spot
Creating Dark Crystal Characters
Aughra Puppetry
The Podling Feels the Power of the Dark Crystal
Limited Edition Collector's Set
Trailer
Official Trailer

Images

Content sources

Plot analysis generated from content on Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Related entry on Wikidata (Q1198483), public domain (CC0).