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The Muppet Movie (1979)

Overview

A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there he meets his future muppet crew while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
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James Frawley

Director

Cast

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Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice)

Frank Oz profile
Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice)

Jerry Nelson profile
Jerry Nelson

Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)

Richard Hunt profile
Richard Hunt

Scooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice)

Dave Goelz profile
Dave Goelz

The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice)

Charles Durning profile
Charles Durning

Doc Hopper

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Austin Pendleton

Max

Edgar Bergen profile
Edgar Bergen

Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)

Milton Berle profile
Milton Berle

Mad Man Mooney

Mel Brooks profile
Mel Brooks

Professor Max Krassman

James Coburn profile
James Coburn

El Sleezo Cafe Owner

Dom DeLuise profile
Dom DeLuise

Bernie the Agent

Jim Henson profile
Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice)

Frank Oz profile
Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice)

Jerry Nelson profile
Jerry Nelson

Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)

Richard Hunt profile
Richard Hunt

Scooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice)

Dave Goelz profile
Dave Goelz

The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice)

Charles Durning profile
Charles Durning

Doc Hopper

Austin Pendleton profile
Austin Pendleton

Max

Edgar Bergen profile
Edgar Bergen

Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)

Milton Berle profile
Milton Berle

Mad Man Mooney

Mel Brooks profile
Mel Brooks

Professor Max Krassman

James Coburn profile
James Coburn

El Sleezo Cafe Owner

Dom DeLuise profile
Dom DeLuise

Bernie the Agent

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Release Date

June 22, 1979

Original Language

French, English

Budget

$8,000,000.00

Production Company

ITC Entertainment logoThe Jim Henson Company logoAssociated Film Distribution logo

Available On

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Videos

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45th Anniversary Spot
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The Muppet Movie (1979) Trailer HD 1080p
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The Muppet Movie (1979) Teaser

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