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Game CloudThe Dark Crystal
Another planet, another time, 1000 years ago the mysterious Dark Crystal was damaged by one of the Urskeks and an age of chaos began! The evil race of grotesque birdlike lizards the Skeksis, gnomish dragons who rule their fantastic planet with an iron claw. Meanwhile the orphan Jen, raised by a race of the peace-loving wizards called the Mystics, embarks on a quest to find the missing shard.
Cast View all
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Jim Henson | Jen / a Gelfling (performer) |
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Kathryn Mullen | Kira / a Gelfling (performer) |
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Frank Oz | Aughra / a Keeper Of Secrets (performer) |
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Dave Goelz | Fizzgig / a Friendly Monster (performer) |
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Steve Whitmire | Scientist (performer) |
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Louise Gold | Gourmand (performer) |
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Brian Muehl | Ornamentalist (performer and voice) |
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Bob Payne | Historian / Scrollkeeper (performer) |
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Mike Quinn | Slave Master (performer) |
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Tim Rose | Treasurer (performer) |
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Jean-Pierre Amiel | Mystic Weaver (performer) |
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Hugh Spight | Mystic Cook (performer) |
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Robbie Barnett | Mystic Numerologist (performer) |
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Swee Lim | Mystic Hunter (performer) |
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Simon J. Williamson | Mystic Chanter (performer) |
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Hus Levant | Mystic Scribe (performer) |
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Toby Philpott | Mystic Alchemist (performer) |
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David Greenaway | Mystic Healer (performer) |
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Richard Slaughter | Mystic Healer (performer) |
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Kiran Shah | Additional Performer |
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Mike Edmonds | Additional Performer |
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Peter Burroughs | Additional Performer |
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Malcolm Dixon | Additional Performer |
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Sadie Corre | Additional Performer |
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Deep Roy | Additional Performer |
Crew
| Director | Jim Henson |
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| Frank Oz |
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| Writer | David Odell, Jim Henson | |
| Producer | Lew Grade, Jim Henson, Duncan Kenworthy, Gary Kurtz, David Lazer, Bruce Sharman | |
| Musician | Trevor Jones | |
| Photography | Oswald Morris | |
Personal
| Quantity | 1 |
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| Seen | |
| Added Date | Mar 10, 2012 13:58:29 |
| Modified Date | Jun 12, 2022 00:32:10 |
Edition details
| Screen Ratios | Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) Theatrical Widescreen (2.35:1) |
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| Audio Tracks | Dolby Digital 5.1 [English] Dolby Digital Mono [Spanish] Dolby Digital Surround [English] |
| Subtitles | English (Closed Captioned) | Spanish |
| Layers | Single side, Dual layer |
| Edition Release Date | Oct 05, 1999 |
Notes
Story Synopsis:
The Dark Crystal is a magical and imaginative marvel from the genius of Jim Henson that tells the story of the gentle Gelflings and their race against time to save the good light of their world before it is destroyed by evil. In order to do this, they must find the missing piece to a dark crystal.
DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced DVD picture, viewed in component video exhibits a superb transfer. Colors are naturally balanced with rich hues and deep blacks. Images exhibit fine depth and definition. Only occasional pixelization is apparent, though video artifacts are frequent. The anamorphic and letterbox aspect ratio measures 2.35:1.
Soundtrack:
The remastered 5.1-channel Dolby® Digital soundtrack delivers a well-defined sonic character and a wide screen soundstage. In general, the soundfield is biased towards the screen channels, and fidelity is dated, as expected. Dialogue is intelligible, but sounds a little bright and is placed too far forward. The music has an expansive stereophonic presence. The utilization of the surround channels is wanting.
DVD/Previously Reviewed LD Comparative Review:
The anamorphically enhanced DVD picture, viewed in component video and compared to the LaserDisc reviewed in Issue 10, exhibits a superb transfer that is improved in all aspects. Colors are more naturally balanced and images exhibit finer depth and definition. Only occasional pixelization is apparent, though video artifacts are frequent. The anamorphic and letterbox aspect ratio measures 2.35:1.
The remastered 5.1-channel Dolby® Digital soundtrack on the DVD differs from the Dolby Surround matrix encoded PCM on the previously reviewed LaserDisc by delivering a more refined sonic character and a wider screen soundstage. In general, the soundfield is biased towards the screen channels, and fidelity is dated, as expected. Dialogue is intelligible, but sounds a little bright and is placed too far forward. The music, has an expansive stereophonic presence. The utilization of the surround channels is wanting.