Dark Crystal, The (UK)

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Another world, another time... in the Age of Wonder
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 89 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
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Synopsis:
The Dark Crystal is a remarkable fantasy adventure, starring some of Jim Henson`s most imaginative creatures ever.

Five years in the making, this magical tale of good and evil is directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz and produced by Gary Kurtz (Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back). You can also discover some of the secrets behind the making of the first ever all-puppet film in a special 60 minute featurette!

In another time, The Dark Crystal, a source of balance and truth in the universe, was shattered dividing the world into two factions: the wicked Skeksis and the peaceful Mystics. Now, as the convergence of the three suns approaches, the Crystal must be healed, or darkness will reign forever!

It`s up to Jen, the last of his race, to fulfil the prophecy that a Gelfling will return the missing shard of the Crystal and destroy the Skeksis` evil empire. But will young Jen`s courage be any match for the unknown dangers that await him?

Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
60 minute featurette
Deleted Scenes
Filmographies
Teaser Trailer
Theatrical Trailer
Character Profiles

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital Mono Spanish
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 German
Dolby Digital Mono French

Subtitle Tracks:
French
English
Spanish
German
Dutch

Directed By:
Frank Oz
Jim Henson

Written By:


Starring:
Frank Oz
Jim Henson
Percy Edwards
Barry Dennen
David Buck
Stephen Garlick
John Baddeley

Soundtrack By:
Trevor Jones

Director of Photography:
Oswald Morris

Editor:
Ralph Kemplen

Costume Designer:
Leisja Limmer
Val Johnston

Production Designer:
Harry Lange

Producer:
Bruce Sharman
Gary Kurtz
Duncan Kenworthy
Jim Henson

Executive Producer:
David Lazer

Distributor:
Jim Henson Company

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8 / 10
A very decent children`s film who`s artistry can be apprectied by adults.
posted by Richard73 on 8/9/2001 21:13