Quick Facts
DirectorJim Henson
Runtime1h 37m · G
GenresComedy · Crime · Family · Mystery · Romance
Release1981-06-26
Film
The Great Muppet Caper
1981· G· 1h 37m· Comedy· Crime· Family· Mystery· Romance
“The Muppets... Scotland Yard... jewel thieves... lead to high adventure in London.”
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.
1981-06-26
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Key Crew
DirectorJim Henson
WriterJack Rose
ProducerDavid Lazer
Director of PhotographyOswald Morris
Original Music ComposerJoe Raposo
EditorRalph Kemplen
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 19 crew)
Details
Released1981-06-26
Runtime1h 37m · G
StatusReleased
StudiosITC Entertainment · Henson Associates
Budget$14M
Box office$31M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom · United States of America
Rating6.9/10 · 343 votes
Original languageen
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