The Great Muppet Caper poster
Director Jim Henson
Writer Jay Tarses, Jack Rose, Tom Patchett, Jerry Juhl

The Great Muppet Caper

Tagline: The Muppets... Scotland Yard... jewel thieves... lead to high adventure in London.

Release Date: 1981-06-26

Duration: 98 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Peter Falk
    Tramp
  • Diana Rigg
    Lady Holiday
  • Peter Ustinov
    Truck Driver
  • John Cleese
    Neville
  • Frank Oz
    Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)
  • Charles Grodin
    Nicky Holiday
  • Jack Warden
    Mike Tarkenian
  • Danny John-Jules
    Street Dancer
  • Susan Backlinie
    Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
  • Jim Henson
    Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet Newsman