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”
1983•NR•57m•6.7•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Jim Henson
Languages
English
Studio
Jim Henson Television
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
Production
Company
Jim Henson Television
Producer
Anthony Goldsmith
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