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The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

G · 1981-06-26 · 1h 35m · EN
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The Muppets... Scotland Yard... jewel thieves... lead to high adventure in London.

Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.

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Jim HensonDirectorJay TarsesWriterJerry JuhlWriterJack RoseWriter
Budget
$14M
Box office
$31.2M

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Jim HensonJim HensonKermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet NewsmanFrank OzFrank OzMiss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)Dave GoelzDave GoelzGonzo / Beauregard / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Lobbuck LouJerry NelsonJerry NelsonFloyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Louis KazagerRichard HuntRichard HuntScooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Beaker / BubbaCharles GrodinCharles GrodinNicky HolidayDiana RiggDiana RiggLady HolidayJohn CleeseJohn CleeseNevilleRobert MorleyRobert MorleyBritish Gentleman by PondPeter UstinovPeter UstinovTruck DriverCaroll SpinneyCaroll SpinneyOscar the Grouch (voice)Jack WardenJack WardenMike Tarkenian

Keywords

ReporterPuppetryJewelry heistThe muppetsMarretasGonzoFozzie bearMiss piggyKermit the frog

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Crime · FamilyTheme affinityReporter · Puppetry · Jewelry HeistNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference70483

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What is The Great Muppet Caper about?

Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.

How long is The Great Muppet Caper?

The Great Muppet Caper has a runtime of 95 minutes.

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