The Muppet Movie (1979)
- Starring:
- Jim Henson, Frank Oz, (more)
- Director(s):
- James Frawley
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Category:
- Family & Kids, Music & Performing Arts
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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, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 95 mins
Complete Cast:
- Jim Henson - Kermit the Frog
- Frank Oz - Miss Piggy
- Dave Goelz - Great Gonzo
- Richard Hunt - Scooter
- Mel Brooks - Prof. Max Krassman
- Bruce Kirby - Gate Guard
- Richard Pryor - Balloon Man
- Bobby Payne - Muppet Performers
- Lawrence Gabriel - Sailor
- Bob Hope - Ice Cream Man
- Austin Pendleton - Max
- Jerry Nelson - Robin the Frog
- Elliott Gould - Beauty Contest Compete
- Steve Whitmire - Muppet Performers
- Jim Henson - Dr. Teeth
- Steve Martin - Insolent Waiter
- Dave Goelz - Zoot
- Dom DeLuise - Bernie - the Hollywood Agent
- Orson Welles - Lew Lord
- Richard Hunt - Beaker
- Milton Berle - Mad Man Mooney
- Jim Henson - Waldorf
- Tommy Madden - One-Eyed Midget
- H.B. Haggerty - Lumberjack
- Edgar Bergen - Himself
- Frank Oz - Fozzie Bear
- Charles Durning - Doc Hopper
- Ira Grubman - Bartender
- Carroll Spinney - Big Bird
- Telly Savalas - El Sleezo Tough
- Jerry Nelson - Floyd Pepper
- Michael Davis - Muppet Performers
- Carol Kane - Myth
- James Coburn - El Sleezo Cafe Owner
- Frank Oz - Animal
- Jerry Nelson - Lew Zealand
- Cloris Leachman - Lord's Secretary
- James Frawley - Waiter
- Madeline Kahn - El Sleezo Patron
- Kathryn Mullen - Muppet Performers
- Jim Henson - Rowlf
- Richard Hunt - Sweetums
- Dave Goelz - Dr. Bunsen Honeydew
- Frank Oz - Sam the Eagle
- Richard Hunt - Statler
- Jerry Nelson - Crazy Harry
- Richard Hunt - Janice
- Paul Williams - El Sleezo Pianist
- Scott Walker - Frog Killer
- Director(s):
- James Frawley
- Writer(s):
- Jack Burns, Jerry Juhl
- Producer(s):
- Jim Henson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Excellent For Children, Child Classic)
- Categories:
- Family & Kids, Music & Performing Arts
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