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The Great Muppet Caper

  • 19811981
  • SS
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
15K
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The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
Home Video Trailer from Columbia Tristar
Play trailer0:47
2 Videos
99+ Photos
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Crime

Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy.Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy.Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
15K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jim Henson
  • Writers
    • Tom Patchett
    • Jay Tarses
    • Jerry Juhl
  • Stars
    • Jim Henson(voice)
    • Frank Oz(voice)
    • Dave Goelz(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jim Henson
  • Writers
    • Tom Patchett
    • Jay Tarses
    • Jerry Juhl
  • Stars
    • Jim Henson(voice)
    • Frank Oz(voice)
    • Dave Goelz(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 60User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 nominations total

    Videos2

    The Great Muppet Caper
    Trailer 0:47
    The Great Muppet Caper
    Sneak Previews Season 3 Episode 35
    Video 28:46
    Sneak Previews Season 3 Episode 35

    Photos113

    Miss Piggy in The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
    Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy in The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
    Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear in The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
    Diana Rigg and Miss Piggy in The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
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    Frank Oz, Erica Creer, Della Finch, and Kate Howard in The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
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    Top cast

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    Jim Henson
    Jim Henson
    • Kermit the Frogas Kermit the Frog
    • (voice)
    • …
    Frank Oz
    Frank Oz
    • Miss Piggyas Miss Piggy
    • (voice)
    • …
    Dave Goelz
    Dave Goelz
    • The Great Gonzoas The Great Gonzo
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jerry Nelson
    Jerry Nelson
    • Floyd Pepperas Floyd Pepper
    • (voice)
    • …
    Richard Hunt
    Richard Hunt
    • Scooteras Scooter
    • (voice)
    • …
    Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin
    • Nicky Holidayas Nicky Holiday
    Diana Rigg
    Diana Rigg
    • Lady Holidayas Lady Holiday
    John Cleese
    John Cleese
    • Nevilleas Neville
    Robert Morley
    Robert Morley
    • British Gentlemanas British Gentleman
    Peter Ustinov
    Peter Ustinov
    • Truck Driveras Truck Driver
    Jack Warden
    Jack Warden
    • Mike Tarkanianas Mike Tarkanian
    Steve Whitmire
    Steve Whitmire
    • Rizzo the Ratas Rizzo the Rat
    • (voice)
    • …
    Louise Gold
    • Muppet Performeras Muppet Performer…
    Kathryn Mullen
    Kathryn Mullen
    • Muppet Performeras Muppet Performer…
    Bob Payne
    • Muppet Performeras Muppet Performer
    Brian Meehl
    Brian Meehl
    • Muppet Performeras Muppet Performer
    • (as Brian Muehl)
    Mike Quinn
    Mike Quinn
    • Muppet Performeras Muppet Performer
    Robbie Barnett
    • Muppet Performeras Muppet Performer
    • Director
      • Jim Henson
    • Writers
      • Tom Patchett
      • Jay Tarses
      • Jerry Juhl
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    Storyline

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    Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday (Dame Diana Rigg), a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace was 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 Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice. —Kevin Ackley <kackley1@aol.com>
    • breaking the fourth wall
    • the muppets
    • character refers to the film credits
    • caper
    • hot air balloon
    • 85 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Family
      • Musical
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • S
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The bike riding sequence was accomplished by using a combination of radio-controlled bikes, marionette rigging, and in some cases, attaching several bikes together with rods so they could stand upright on their own. The end of the bicycle scene (where all of The Muppets are shown riding together) was done by putting all of the Muppet characters onto their bikes, hooking them together, and pulling them. Brian Henson, on an oversized tricycle, was amongst those who pulled the bikes.
    • Goofs
      When the Muppets form a human chain from the skylight, Fozzie Bear is shown sitting on the edge of the skylight with his feet dangling. However, in the very next shot, he is at the bottom of the chain, at eye-level with the crooks.
    • Quotes

      Fozzie: [pleading] We'll do better next time.

      News Editor: Next time? Next time!

      [pounds fist into desk]

      News Editor: What makes you think there's gonna be a next time?

      Kermit: Well, if there isn't it's gonna be a real short movie.

    • Crazy credits
      When the final copyright credits appear, Gonzo appears under them and says "Whoa, wait, don't go home yet. Say cheese!" Gonzo then takes a picture of the whole audience and the screen goes black when he takes it because the flashbulb "blinded" the audience. After the screen goes black, Gonzo's voice is heard saying, "I'll send you each a copy."
    • Alternate versions
      Among the audio changes from the 1993 video release onward:
      • In "Happiness Hotel": 1.) At the beginning, a trombone gliss is heard after Pops's first line. 2.) After Zoot mentions Animal's being upset about missing a Rembrandt exhibit, Animal shouts "Renoir!"
      • The song "Night Life" has lyrics; it was instrumental before.
      • The music during the Muppets' "checklist" (whoopie cushion, rubber raft, bag of chickens, etc.) is different. In the 1993 version, it's more comical-sounding.
      • When Miss Piggy crashes through the window and leaps off the motorcycle, her trademark "Hi-yaaah!!!" is removed.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Hey a Movie!
      Music and Lyrics by Joe Raposo

      Performed by Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, Charles Grodin, and Chorus

    User reviews60

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Great comic shenanigans
    This film is definitely a comic masterpiece. A great improvement over the earlier MUPPET MOVIE, which seemed more like a faltering first step into feature film techniques; this has a strong plot, bright characters and keen timing. It also has great support from the comic greatness of John Cleese, Joan Sanderson, Jack Warden, Robert Morley and Peter Falk.

    Diana Rigg and Charles Grodin (in his best movie) manage to hold the central human characters together, up against the bright lunacy of the Muppets. Lady Holliday's expression on seeing Miss Piggy enter in her swimsuit is worth the price of admission alone!

    PS: My mum just loves the bit where Kermit does up his zipper!
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    • Jun 16, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 26, 1981 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Muppet Movie II
    • Filming locations
      • Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Henson Associates (HA)
      • ITC Entertainment
      • Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $31,206,251
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,968,990
      • Jun 28, 1981
    • Gross worldwide
      • $31,206,251
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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