The Great Muppet Caper 1981
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56 Reviews
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SplatKermit 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet Newsman
as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)
as Gonzo / Beauregard / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Lobbuck Lou
as Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Louis Kazager
as Scooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Beaker / Bubba
as Rizzo the Rat / Lips (voice)
as Nicky Holiday
as Lady Holiday
as Neville
as Mike Tarkenian
Director:
Writer:
Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses, Jerry Juhl, Jack Rose, Jim Henson
Stars:
Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Steve Whitmire, Charles Grodin, Diana Rigg, John Cleese, Jack Warden,
Genres:
Family,Comedy,Crime,Romance,Mystery
Release Date:
1981 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
97 min
MMPA Rating:
G
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Great Muppet Caper
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
TP
JT
JJ
JR
JH
Cast
as Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet Newsman
as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)
as Gonzo / Beauregard / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Lobbuck Lou
as Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Louis Kazager
as Scooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Beaker / Bubba
as Rizzo the Rat / Lips (voice)
as Nicky Holiday
as Lady Holiday
as Neville
as Mike Tarkenian
as British Gentleman by Pond
as Truck Driver
as Oscar the Grouch (voice)
as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
as Dorcas
as Tramp
as Street Dancer
as Marla
as Carla
as Darla
as Henderson
as Stanley
as Guard
as Bus Conductor
as 2nd Model
as Muppet Performer
Produced by
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