Labyrinth (1986 movie)

1986 film directed by Jim Henson
(Redirected from Labyrinth (1986 film))

Labyrinth is a 1986 musical fantasy movie directed by Jim Henson with George Lucas as executive producer. The movie was written by Terry Jones. Labyrinth is well-known because many of its characters are strange monsters portrayed by puppets.

Labyrinth
Directed byJim Henson
Written byTerry Jones
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAlex Thomson
Edited byJohn Grover
Music byTrevor Jones
Release date
June 27, 1986 (United States)

A 16-year old girl named Sarah must babysit her infant half-brother. She doesn't enjoy babysitting him and wishes that he disappeared. Then, the Goblin King arrives and takes the baby away. He says that Sarah will get her brother back if she manages to navigate through his labyrinth and make it to his castle before her brother is turned into a goblin,

While in the labyrinth, Sarah encounters many creatures and monsters that she becomes friends with, including Hoggle (a dwarf), Ludo (a large beast), Sir Didymus (a anthropomorphic fox). During the movie, it is revealed that Hoggle is working for the Goblin King and has been tasked with leading Sarah back to the beginning of the labyrinth. Hoggle eventually turns good and helps Sarah and the others on their journey.

When they finally arrive at the castle. Sarah confronts the Goblin King and manages to defeat him at the last second. Her baby brother is returned and she is transported back home.

Creatures

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Character Role Puppeteer Voice
Hoggle A dwarf who Sarah meets in the Labyrinth Shari Weiser Brian Henson
Ludo A large beast who becomes Sarah's friend Rob Mills Ron Mueck
Sir Didymus An anthropomorphic fox Dave Goelz David Shaughnessy
The Worm A talking worm Karen Prell Timothy Bateson
The Wiseman Creature in the Labyrinth Frank Oz Michael Hordern
The Hat A talking bird David Goelz David Shaughnessy
The Junk Lady A villain who tries to stop Sarah Karen Prell Denise Bryer