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The Great Muppet Caper
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The Great Muppet Caper

1981-06-26 · 97 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy · Crime · Family · Mystery · Romance

Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and the rest of the Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.

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Production details

Directors
Jim Henson
Production companies
ITC Entertainment, Henson Associates
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 14,000,000
Revenue
USD 31,206,251

Top Cast

Jim HensonJim HensonKermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet Newsman / Zeke / Man in Dubonnet Club
Frank OzFrank OzMiss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Gramps / Swedish Chef (voice)
Dave GoelzDave GoelzThe Great Gonzo / Beauregard / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Lobbuck Lou / Singing Food (voice)
Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonSergeant Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Louis Kazagger / Bellhop Rat / Slim Wilson / "Dirty Bird" / Man in Park
Richard HuntRichard HuntScooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Beaker / Bellhop Rat / Bubba / Gramps / Monster / Singing Food / Cab Driver
Charles GrodinCharles GrodinNicky Holiday
Diana RiggDiana RiggLady Holiday
John CleeseJohn CleeseNeville
Robert MorleyRobert MorleyBritish Gentleman by Pond
Peter UstinovPeter UstinovTruck Driver
Jack WardenJack WardenMike Tarkenian
Steve WhitmireSteve WhitmireRizzo the Rat / Lips / Bellhop Rat / Monster / Singing Food / Zeke (voice)
Louise GoldLouise GoldAnnie Sue Pig / Chicken / Lou / Singing Food / Lady Holiday's Secretary / Pigeon Sounds / Dubonnet Club Dancer
Kathryn MullenKathryn MullenChickens / Gaffer the Cat / Monster / Singing Food / Passenger in Cab / Pigeon Sounds
Bob PayneBob PayneMuppet Performer / Bellhop Rat
Brian MeehlBrian MeehlMuppet Performer
Mike QuinnMike QuinnMuppet Performer
Robbie BarnettMuppet Performer
Hugh SpightHugh SpightMuppet Performer / Street Dancer
Brian HensonBrian HensonMuppet Performer / Cyclist

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