Generation Parkway: The Dark Crystal

1982, 93 Minutes, Rated PG
USA, UK

Director: Jim Henson and Frank Oz

On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and so restore order to his world.

Jen (Stephen Garlick), raised by the noble race called the Mystics, has been told that he is the last survivor of his own race, the Gelflings. He sets out to try to find a shard of the dark crystal, a powerful gem that once provided balance to the universe. After the crystal was broken, the evil Skeksis used sinister means to gain control. Jen believes that he can repair the dark crystal and bring peace back to the world, if he can only find the remaining shard.

 

“A dazzling technological and artistic achievement by a band of talented artists and performers.” — Variety

“A children’s fantasy film so enjoyable, imaginative and devoid of cuteness that you want to shake the hand of each individual member of the huge team of collaborators.” — John Engstrom, Boston Globe

 

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