The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
- Starring:
- Jim Henson, Frank Oz, (more)
- Director(s):
- Frank Oz
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Category:
- Music & Performing Arts, Family & Kids
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Jim Henson's Muppets find themselves in Manhattan yearning to get a musical on Broadway in this charming film that also chides show business and its foibles. Kermit the Frog has just put together a successful variety show at Danhurst college (probably somewhere between Amherst and Dartmouth), and although he would like to mount it on Broadway so he would have a hit and be able to marry Miss Piggy, he cannot find backers. The Muppets are then forced to take jobs to support themselves, and it is while working as a waiter that Kermit meets the friendly Jennie (Juliana Donald). Jennie is the daughter of the owner of the restaurant and a source of great jealousy for Miss Piggy, who does not like competition. With stunning musical numbers involving a hundred or so Muppets and on-scene locations in New York City, the film is impressive in its merging of technical achievements and acting. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 94 mins
Complete Cast:
- Jim Henson - Kermit the Frog
- Frank Oz - Animal
- Dave Goelz - Chester Rat
- Dave Goelz - Bill (frog)
- Steve Whitmire - Rizzo the Rat/Gil
- Juliana Donald - Jenny
- Lonny Price - Ronnie
- Karen Prell - Yolanda Rat
- Bruce Edward Hall - Masterson/Beth
- Art Carney - Guest Star
- Michael Hirsch - Man in Winesop's Office
- Jim Henson - Waldorf
- John Bentley - Train Conductor
- Kathryn Mullen - Jill the Frog
- Ron Foster - Man in Winesop's Office
- Alice Spivak - Pete's Customer
- Don Quigley - Man in Bleachers
- Jerry Nelson - Lew Zealand
- Richard Hunt - Sweetums/Beaker
- Wade Barnes - Customer at Sardi's
- John McGuire - Elevator Passenger
- Norman Bush - Cop
- Hector Troy - Cop
- Frank Oz - Fozzie Bear
- Frank Oz - Miss Piggy
- Dave Goelz - Zoot
- Dave Goelz - Gonzo
- Richard Hunt - Scooter
- Jerry Nelson - Camilla
- Louis Zorich - Pete
- Brian Muehl - Tatooey Rat
- David Rudman - Additional Muppet Performer
- Graham Brown - Mr. Wrightson
- Jim Henson - Swedish Chef
- Milton Seaman - Customer at Sardi's
- Vic Polizos - Construction Worker
- Jim Henson - Dr. Teeth
- Jim Henson - Rowlf
- Jerry Nelson - Floyd
- Jane Hunt - Sardi's Customer
- Gary Tacon - Thief in Central Park
- Richard Hunt - Statler
- Gates McFadden - Mr. Price's Secretary
- Joe Jamrog - Cop in Central Park
- Richard Hunt - Janice
- Director(s):
- Frank Oz
- Writer(s):
- Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses, Frank Oz
- Producer(s):
- David Lazer, Jim Henson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Excellent For Children, Child Classic)
- Categories:
- Music & Performing Arts, Family & Kids
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