The Muppet Movie (1979)
- Starring:
- Jim Henson, Frank Oz, (more)
- Director(s):
- James Frawley
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Muppet Movie
Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear, from of the large crew of loveably fuzzy characters created by puppetmaster Jim Henson, have embarked on a quest for stardom. They take a trip to Hollywood, riding in or on a wide variety of vehicles along the way. They begin their journey on a bicycle pedalled by Kermit, but friends accumulate along the way, and they change vehicles to accomodate them. They have the additional challenge of fending off the entreaties of the heartless Doc Hopper (Charles Durning), who wants Kermit to make some advertisements promoting fried frog legs. Kermit must also cope with his amorous feelings for Miss Piggy, and hers for him. This appealing children's adventure movie has numerous scenes which do homage to classic films, and features a huge cast of Hollywood greats, from Edgar Bergen to Orson Welles, in cameo roles. A great box-office success, this movie paved the way for a number of sequels. One of the film's many songs, The Rainbow Connection, was nominated for an Oscar. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 95 mins
Complete Cast of The Muppet Movie
- Jim Henson - Kermit the Frog
- Frank Oz - Miss Piggy
- Dave Goelz - Great Gonzo
- Paul Williams - El Sleezo Pianist
- Carol Kane - Myth
- James Frawley - Waiter
- Richard Hunt - Statler
- Jerry Nelson - Floyd Pepper
- Orson Welles - Lew Lord
- Jerry Nelson - Robin the Frog
- Elliott Gould - Beauty Contest Compete
- Richard Hunt - Scooter
- Jim Henson - Dr. Teeth
- Steve Martin - Insolent Waiter
- Dave Goelz - Zoot
- Tommy Madden - One-Eyed Midget
- Telly Savalas - El Sleezo Tough
- Richard Hunt - Sweetums
- Austin Pendleton - Max
- Richard Pryor - Balloon Man
- Bobby Payne - Muppet Performers
- Dave Goelz - Dr. Bunsen Honeydew
- Jim Henson - Waldorf
- Bob Hope - Ice Cream Man
- Scott Walker - Frog Killer
- Frank Oz - Fozzie Bear
- Charles Durning - Doc Hopper
- Richard Hunt - Janice
- James Coburn - El Sleezo Cafe Owner
- Madeline Kahn - El Sleezo Patron
- Dom DeLuise - Bernie - the Hollywood Agent
- Bruce Kirby - Gate Guard
- Milton Berle - Mad Man Mooney
- Frank Oz - Sam the Eagle
- Cloris Leachman - Lord's Secretary
- Carroll Spinney - Big Bird
- Ira Grubman - Bartender
- Kathryn Mullen - Muppet Performers
- Jim Henson - Rowlf
- Richard Hunt - Beaker
- Edgar Bergen - Himself
- Mel Brooks - Prof. Max Krassman
- Frank Oz - Animal
- Jerry Nelson - Lew Zealand
- Michael Davis - Muppet Performers
- Jerry Nelson - Crazy Harry
- Steve Whitmire - Muppet Performers
- Lawrence Gabriel - Sailor
- H.B. Haggerty - Lumberjack
- Director(s):
- James Frawley
- Writer(s):
- Jack Burns, Jerry Juhl
- Producer(s):
- Jim Henson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Child Classic, Excellent For Children)
- Categories:
- Family & Kids, Music & Performing Arts
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