Labyrinth (1986 movie)

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.

 Plot 
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.

 Cast 

 Jennifer Connelly as Sarah, a 16-year old girl who searches through the labyrinth to find her baby brother
 David Bowie as Jareth, the king of the goblins and ruler of the labyrinth
 Christopher Malcolm as Sarah's father
 Shelley Thompson as Sarah's mother

 Creatures 
+CharacterRolePuppeteerVoiceHoggleA dwarf who Sarah meets in the LabyrinthShari WeiserBrian HensonLudoA large beast who becomes Sarah's friendRob MillsRon MueckSir DidymusAn anthropomorphic foxDave GoelzDavid ShaughnessyThe WormA talking wormKaren PrellTimothy BatesonThe WisemanCreature in the LabyrinthFrank OzMichael HordernThe HatA talking birdDavid GoelzDavid ShaughnessyThe Junk LadyA villain who tries to stop SarahKaren PrellDenise Bryer

Category:1986 musical movies
Category:1986 fantasy movies
Category:British musical movies
Category:British fantasy movies
Category:American musical fantasy movies
Category:Movies directed by Jim Henson