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The Muppet Movie

United States, United Kingdom

1979

95 Min
Color
1.85:1
English
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DIR James Frawley

EXEC Lew Grade, Martin Starger

PROD Jim Henson

SCR Jack Burns, Jerry Juhl

DP Isidore Mankofsky

CAST Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Charles Durning, Austin Pendleton, Edgar Bergen, Milton Berle, Mel Brooks, James Coburn, Dom DeLuise, Elliott Gould, Bob Hope, Madeline Kahn, Carol Kane, Cloris Leachman, Steve Martin, Richard Pryor, Telly Savalas, Orson Welles, Paul Williams

ED Christopher Greenbury

PROD DES Joel Schiller

MUSIC Paul Williams

Synopsis

Story of how the Muppets got together and how Kermit got into show business. –BFI

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James Frawley

James Frawley (Born September 29,1936) is an American director and actor, and a member of the Actors Studio since at least 1961.12 Frawley was born in Houston, Texas. He has worked on/with Smallville, Ghost Whisperer, Judging Amy and The Monkees, as well as many other programs. He is a nephew of actor William Frawley. —Wikipedia 

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Judicial Joe

25Dec12

Rest in peace Charles Durning.

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Ryan Borja

26Jul12

To say it's one of the best films of the year is an understatement. Perhaps, The Muppet Movie deserves more. It's heart-warming, kid- and adult-audience friendly and it really can be considered feel-good! To the new generation, this is the best introduction of The Muppet Show and to those who grew up watching the show, it's a nice refresher to the show. There are good songs, dance, and also Jack Black! :)

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Kian Ross

19Jun12

Why are there so many songs about rainbows?

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JEDIDARRICK

23Mar12

This is not only the best Muppet movie ever made, but it's also one of the best comedies/musicals/road trip movies ever made. If you haven't seen it yet, what are you waiting for? Go see it and find the Rainbow Connection.

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The Muppet Movie

By Brad S. on March 10, 2010

I claim no objectivity in this review. I grew up with the Muppets and they are fully integrated with my childhood memories. For many in their thirties today, the Muppets played the same role as Walt…  read review

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