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The Muppet Movie is a 1979 musical road comedy film directed by James Frawley and produced by Jim Henson, and the first theatrical film to feature the Muppets. A co-production between the United Kingdom and the United States, the film was written by The Muppet Show writers Jerry Juhl and Jack Burns.
Jun 22, 1979 · The Muppet Movie: Directed by James Frawley. With Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt. Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit.
The Muppet Movie began filming on July 5, 1978, and proceeded over 87 days in the summer and fall of that year, during a production break partway through the taping of the third season of The Muppet Show (between Helen Reddy and Harry Belafonte).
The Muppet Movie, the big-screen debut of Jim Henson's plush creations, is smart, lighthearted, and fun for all ages. Read Critics Reviews
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After a chance meeting with a great talent scout, Kermit goes to Hollywood dreaming about the world of show business. Along the way, Fozzie, Gonzo and Piggy to join him in hopes of also becoming ...
The Muppet Movie. After a chance meeting with a talent scout, Kermit the Frog heads to Hollywood, dreaming about the world of show business. Along the way, Fozzie, Gonzo and Miss Piggy join him in hopes of becoming big stars, too.
The Muppet Movie (1979) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Genre: Action-Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical. Kermit meets with a talent scout in Hollywood. Along the way he's joined by Fozzie, Gonzo and Piggy. But everything goes awry when Kermit falls into the clutches of Doc Hopper, a villain who owns fast food restaurants that sell fried frog-legs!
A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there he meets his future muppet crew while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit. 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.
