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.
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
Keywords
jim henson, cristal encantado
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 World of 'The Dark Crystal' stars Jim Henson, Brian Froud, Wendy Midener, Gary Kurtz, Frank Oz, Fred Nihda.
- How long is The World of 'The Dark Crystal'?
- The World of 'The Dark Crystal' has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is The World of 'The Dark Crystal'?
- The World of 'The Dark Crystal' is a Documentary film.
- Where was The World of 'The Dark Crystal' produced?
- The World of 'The Dark Crystal' was produced in United States of America.