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The only heist movie where the getaway driver is a bear in a tiny car.
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The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

Chaotic goodPuppet noirMusical mischief

Overview

ComedyFamilyRomanceMysteryCrime

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 Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.

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puppetryanthropomorphic puppetsreporterlondon, englandenglandgreat britainjewelry heistmarretas

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

The bicycle-riding sequence remains an unmatched puppetry achievement.

Costume

Lady Holiday's fashion line: camp, excess, and puppet-sized haute couture.

Direction

Henson treats puppets as actors, not gags — the framing is genuinely cinematic.

Best for:Family: Kids who appreciate chaos; adults who appreciate the jokes they missed.·Rewatch: Spot the Henson cameo and marvel at the bicycle scene logistics.·Friends: Group viewing where someone must explain Gonzo's entire deal.
Jim Henson

Director

Jim Henson

ReleasedJun 26, 1981
Runtime1h 37m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Budget$14M·Revenue$31.2M
ITC Entertainment
Henson Associates

Top Cast

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet Newsman

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)

Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

Gonzo / Beauregard / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Lobbuck Lou

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Louis Kazager

Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

Scooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Beaker / Bubba

Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

Rizzo the Rat / Lips (voice)

Charles Grodin

Charles Grodin

Nicky Holiday

Diana Rigg

Diana Rigg

Lady Holiday

John Cleese

John Cleese

Neville

Jack Warden

Jack Warden

Mike Tarkenian

Robert Morley

Robert Morley

British Gentleman by Pond

Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov

Truck Driver

Caroll Spinney

Caroll Spinney

Oscar the Grouch (voice)

Susan Backlinie

Susan Backlinie

Charkie's Water Ballet Performer

Joan Sanderson

Joan Sanderson

Dorcas

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Trivia

The famous 'stepping out' swimming pool scene required Miss Piggy to be a full-size human in costume, shot separately and composited — one of Henson's first major uses of blue screen.

Cultural

This was Henson's directorial debut, and he insisted on shooting in 1.85:1 widescreen to prove the Muppets deserved cinematic treatment, not just TV.

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