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The Muppet Movie (1979)

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Genre
Adventure / Comedy / Family / Musical
   
Synopsis

Jim Henson's Muppets make their film debut in this charming story that chronicles their rise to fame. It all begins with Kermit the Frog sitting in a swamp singing and strumming a guitar. Realizing he can use his talent to "make people happy," Kermit decides to head for Hollywood. During his trip, Kermit meets fellow Muppets Fozzie the Bear, the Great Gonzo, Miss Piggy, and an odd assortment of others who join Kermit on his song-filled journey. But before Kermit and friends achieve their dreams of stardom, Kermit must confront the man who''s been trying to catch him since he left the swamp--a man who sees Kermit as a potential meal ticket. The Muppet Movie is a lovingly made, touching story for kids of all ages as only Jim Henson could make it. The film includes clever, very funny cameo appearances by Milton Berle, Mel Brooks, Bob Hope, Cloris Leachman, Steve Martin, Richard Pryor, Telly Savalas, and Orson Welles.

   
Directed by  
James Frawley
   
Written by  
Jack Burns (written by); Jerry Juhl (written by).
   
Starring  
Jim Henson (Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Doglion (uncredited) / Link Hogthrob (uncredited) / Swedish Chef (uncredited) (voice)); Frank Oz (Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs (uncredited) / Swedish Chef (hands) (uncredited) / Motorcycle Guy (uncredited) (voice)); Jerry Nelson (Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (uncredited) (voice)); Richard Hunt (Scooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice)); Dave Goelz (The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice)). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
 

Length (mins):
97
Ratings:
G (U)
Language:
ENG

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