The dark crystal [videorecording (Blu-ray)] / the Jim Henson Company presents a Jim Henson film ; directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz ; produced by Jim Henson and Gary Kurtz ; screenplay by David Odell ; story by Jim Henson.
Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 1982. Special features: The Book of Thra - Dark Crystal Collector ; Shektek's Crystal Challenge - trivia game ; Picture-in-picture storyboard track ; Introduction by screenwriter David Odell on the original Skeksis language ; Commentary by Brian Froud ; "The world of The Dark Crystal" documentary ; reflections of The Dark Crystal: "Light on the path of creation" and "Shard of illusion" ; Original Skeksis language - test scenes ; deleted scenes. Jim Henson, Frank Oz.
Summary:
The Mystics fight to overthrow the evil Skeksis and take back control of their planet. When Jen, a member of the Gelfling tribe, sets out to find the crystal's missing shard, his dangerous journey brings him face to face with monsters at every turn. Determined to restore peace to their planet, Jen will not back down.
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