The World of 'The Dark Crystal'
“Come take a magical trip behind the scenes and discover how an entire fantasy world is brought to life”
Synopsis
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 History & Theatrical Window
January 9, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Henson
- Original Score
- Trevor Jones
- Original Title
- The World of 'The Dark Crystal'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Jim Henson Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Henson
Trevor Jones
Arthur Solomon
Anthony Goldsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Goldsmith
Producer
Arthur Solomon
Editor
Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
Jim Henson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The World of 'The Dark Crystal'.
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What is The World of 'The Dark Crystal' about?
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.
Who directed The World of 'The Dark Crystal'?
The World of 'The Dark Crystal' was directed by Jim Henson.
Who stars in The World of 'The Dark Crystal'?
The principal cast of The World of 'The Dark Crystal' includes Jim Henson, Brian Froud, Wendy Midener, Gary Kurtz, Frank Oz.
When was The World of 'The Dark Crystal' released and how long is it?
The World of 'The Dark Crystal' was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The World of 'The Dark Crystal'?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The World of 'The Dark Crystal' was composed by Trevor Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The World of 'The Dark Crystal'?
The World of 'The Dark Crystal' holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).