The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

MovieComedy, Crime, Family, Mystery1h 37m
The Great Muppet Caper (1981) movie posterReview score: 69%

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Plot

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.

Castfull cast & details

Jim HensonJim HensonKermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet Newsman / Zeke / Man in Dubonnet ClubFrank 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 ParkRichard HuntRichard HuntScooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Beaker / Bellhop Rat / Bubba / Gramps / Monster / Singing Food / Cab DriverCharles GrodinCharles GrodinNicky HolidayDiana RiggDiana RiggLady HolidayJohn CleeseJohn CleeseNeville

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TrailerThe Great Muppet CaperClipMiss Piggy’s FantasyTrailerGreat Muppet Caper (1981) Original Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0465]

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