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The Muppet Movie (1979)
7.5
Ratings: 7.5/10 from 14,776 users
Metascore:
67/100
Reviews: 77 user | 31 critic | 5 from Metacritic.com
Kermit and his new found friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog-legs merchant is after Kermit. Director:James Frawley |
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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Cast
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| Jim Henson | ... |
Kermit the Frog
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Rowlf
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Dr. Teeth
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Waldorf
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Doc Hopper's Men
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Link Hogthrob
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Swedish Chef
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| Frank Oz | ... |
Miss Piggy
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Fozzie Bear
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Animal
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Sam the Eagle
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Doc Hopper's Men
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Marvin Suggs
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Swedish Chef
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Motorcycle Guy
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Jerry Nelson | ... | |
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Richard Hunt | ... | |
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Dave Goelz | ... | |
| Charles Durning | ... | ||
| Austin Pendleton | ... |
Max
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Edgar Bergen | ... |
Himself
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Charlie McCarthy
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| Milton Berle | ... | ||
| Mel Brooks | ... | ||
| James Coburn | ... |
El Sleezo Cafe Owner
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| Dom DeLuise | ... |
Bernie the Agent
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| Elliott Gould | ... |
Beauty Contest Compere
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| Bob Hope | ... |
Ice Cream Vendor
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| Madeline Kahn | ... |
El Sleezo Patron
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Storyline
Kermit the Frog is persuaded by agent Dom DeLuise to pursue a career in Hollywood. Along the way, Kermit picks up Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and a motley crew of other Muppets with similar aspirations. Meanwhile, Kermit must elude the grasp of a frog-leg restaurant magnate. Written by Ray Hamel <hamel@primate.wisc.edu>
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
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As Aventuras dos Marretas See more »Box Office
Gross:
$76,657,000 (USA)Company Credits
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DolbyColor:
Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Statler: I'm Statler.
Waldorf: I'm Waldorf. We're here to heckle "The Muppet Movie".
Gate Guard: Gentlemen, that's straight ahead. Private screening room D.
Statler: Private screening?
Waldorf: Yeah, they're afraid to show it in public.
[they laugh as their car proceeds forward]
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by many Muppet gags See more »
Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher
Performed by Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt and Dave Goelz See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Kermit playing the banjo while sitting on a log took five days to shoot. See more »Goofs
Continuity: Just as Gonzo sails away with the balloons, he flies over the line of bunting banners twice. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Statler: I'm Statler.
Waldorf: I'm Waldorf. We're here to heckle "The Muppet Movie".
Gate Guard: Gentlemen, that's straight ahead. Private screening room D.
Statler: Private screening?
Waldorf: Yeah, they're afraid to show it in public.
[they laugh as their car proceeds forward]
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Crazy Credits
Over first few credits, Sweetums bursts out of the screen, followedby many Muppet gags See more »
Soundtracks
"Can you picture that"Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher
Performed by Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt and Dave Goelz See more »
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