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69% Critic Match
The Great Muppet Caper
“The Muppets... Scotland Yard... jewel thieves... lead to high adventure in London.”
6.9 / 10• 1981• 1h 37m•G• English
ComedyCrimeFamilyMysteryRomance
Storyline
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 the rest of the Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.
Cast & Crew
Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet Newsman / Zeke / Man in Dubonnet Club
Lead
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Gramps / Swedish Chef (voice)
Dave Goelz
The Great Gonzo / Beauregard / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Lobbuck Lou / Singing Food (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Sergeant Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Louis Kazagger / Bellhop Rat / Slim Wilson / "Dirty Bird" / Man in Park
Richard Hunt
Scooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Beaker / Bellhop Rat / Bubba / Gramps / Monster / Singing Food / Cab Driver
Charles Grodin
Nicky Holiday
Diana Rigg
Lady Holiday
John Cleese
Neville
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jim Henson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Great Muppet Caper is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
