The Muppet Movie
The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever (his future muppet crew), and some special celebrity guest stars, while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
Critics Sentiment
Kermit sings Rainbow Connection alone in the swamp
Miss Piggy gets captured by Hopper then escapes
The film drops from its romantic high point with Miss Piggy to its lowest during the villain-driven capture sequence before recovering for the finale.
The film opens with universal acclaim for Rainbow Connection and maintains strong sentiment through character introductions and relationships. The Doc Hopper villain subplot consistently drags down scores, while the meta-theatrical finale recovers much of the opening magic.
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Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice)
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)
Richard Hunt
Scooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice)
Dave Goelz
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice)
Charles Durning
Doc Hopper
Austin Pendleton
Max
Edgar Bergen
Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)
Milton Berle
Mad Man Mooney
Mel Brooks
Professor Max Krassman
James Coburn
El Sleezo Cafe Owner
Dom DeLuise
Bernie the Agent
Elliott Gould
Beauty Contest Compere
Bob Hope
Ice Cream Vendor
Madeline Kahn
El Sleezo Patron
Carol Kane
"Myth"
Cloris Leachman
Lord's Secretary
Steve Martin
Insolent Waiter
Richard Pryor
Balloon Vendor
Telly Savalas
El Sleazo Tough
Crew
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