THE MUPPET MOVIE (1979)

 

Directed by: James Frawley

Produced by: Jim Henson

Starring: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Animal, Floyd Pepper, Statler, Waldorf, The Swedish Chef, Zoot, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, Janice, Scooter, Sweetums, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Sam the Eagle, Marvin Suggs, Crazy Harry, Big Bird, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Caroll Spinney, Charles Durning, Austin Pendleton, Scott Walker, H.B. Haggerty, Bruce Kirby, James Frawley, Melinda Dillon, Dom DeLuise, James Coburn, Madeline Kahn, Telly Savalas, Carol Kane, Paul Williams, Milton Berle, Elliott Gould, Edgar Bergen, Charlie MCarthy, Bob Hope, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, Cloris Leachman, Orson Welles

97 minutes

(G - suitable for all ages)

PLOT:

While living the quiet life in a swamp, Kermit the Frog is approached by a Hollywood agent to audition for the chance of a lifetime. So, Kermit takes this chance for his big break as he makes the journey to Hollywood. Along the way, Kermit comes across several quirky new friends including comedic Fozzie Bear, beautiful but feisty Miss Piggy, and the Great Gonzo. But Kermit must also watch out for ruthless Doc Hopper, who plans to use him as his spokesman for his frog legs food chain.

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