The Great Muppet Caper
"The Muppets... Scotland Yard... jewel thieves... lead to high adventure in London."
Originally released in 1981. The Great Muppet Caper is a family/comedy film. directed by Jim Henson.
Starring Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and Dave Goelz
Synopsis
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 Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (328 votes)
Budget
$14M
Production budget
Box Office
$31.2M
2.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jim Henson
as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet Newsman
Frank Oz
as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)
Dave Goelz
as Gonzo / Beauregard / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Lobbuck Lou
Jerry Nelson
as Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Louis Kazager
Richard Hunt
as Scooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Beaker / Bubba
Steve Whitmire
as Rizzo the Rat / Lips (voice)
Charles Grodin
as Nicky Holiday
Diana Rigg
as Lady Holiday
John Cleese
as Neville
Jack Warden
as Mike Tarkenian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Revenue
- $31,206,251
Production Companies
- ITC Entertainment
- Henson Associates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Muppet Caper about?
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 se...
Who directed The Great Muppet Caper?
The Great Muppet Caper was directed by Jim Henson.
How long is The Great Muppet Caper?
The Great Muppet Caper has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Great Muppet Caper released?
The Great Muppet Caper was released on June 26, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Muppet Caper?
The main cast of The Great Muppet Caper includes Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt.
Is The Great Muppet Caper worth watching?
The Great Muppet Caper has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 328 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.