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The Muppets Take Manhattan
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The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984-06-27 · 94 min · ★ 6.6

Romance · Comedy · Family

When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.

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Directors
Frank Oz
Production companies
Delphi II Productions, TriStar Pictures, Henson Associates
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,000,000
Revenue
USD 25,535,829

Top Cast

Jim HensonJim HensonKermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / Ernie / Granny / Horse & Carriage Rider / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice)
Frank OzFrank OzMiss Piggy / Fozzie / Animal / Bert / Cookie Monster / Ocean Breeze Soap Board Member / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Dave GoelzDave GoelzGonzo / Chester - Rat / Bill - Frog / Zoot / Beauregard / Dog / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Penguin (voice)
Steve WhitmireSteve WhitmireRizzo the Rat / Gill - Frog / Baby Kermit / Chicken / College Student in Audience / Dog / Lew Zealand (voice)
Richard HuntRichard HuntScooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker / Dog (voice)
Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonCamilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)
Juliana DonaldJuliana DonaldJenny
Lonny PriceLonny PriceRonnie
Louis ZorichLouis ZorichPete
Art CarneyArt CarneyBernard Crawford
James CocoJames CocoMr. Skeffington
Dabney ColemanDabney ColemanMartin Price
Gregory HinesGregory HinesRollerskater
Linda LavinLinda LavinKermit's Doctor
Joan RiversJoan RiversPerfume Saleswoman
Elliott GouldElliott GouldCop in Pete's
Liza MinnelliLiza MinnelliSelf
Brooke ShieldsBrooke ShieldsCustomer in Pete's
Frances BergenFrances BergenLeonard Winesop's Receptionist
Ed KochEd KochSelf (as The Honorable Edward I. Koch)

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