Labyrinth is a 1986 musical fantasy film directed by Jim Henson with George Lucas as executive producer. Based on conceptual designs by Brian Froud, the film was written by Terry Jones, and many of its characters are played by puppets produced by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. The film stars Jennifer Connelly as 16-year-old Sarah and David Bowie as Jareth, the Goblin King. In Labyrinth, Sarah embarks on a quest to reach the center of an enormous, otherworldly maze to rescue her infant half-brother Toby, whom she wished away to Jareth.
Theatrical release poster by Ted CoConis
Director Jim Henson and executive producer George Lucas on set during filming.
James Maury Henson was an American puppeteer, animator, actor, and filmmaker who achieved worldwide notability as the creator of the Muppets. Henson was also well known for creating Fraggle Rock (1983–1987) and as the director of The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986).
Henson in 1979
Reproductions built in the Muppets Workshop of the Wilkins (left) and Wontkins (right) Muppets
Henson with Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in 1979
Henson and producer George Lucas working on Labyrinth in 1986