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The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

Facts

CastCharles Grodin, John Cleese, Diana Rigg, Louise Gold and Robbie Barnett
Theatrical ReleaseJune 26, 1981
Video ReleaseApril 11, 1994
Running Time98 minutes
MPAA RatingG (General Audience)
UPC Code717951603036
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About The Great Muppet Caper

This second motion-picture outing for the adventurous Muppets finds them in London hunting down jewel thieves while staying at the city's most cheerfully derelict dive, the Happiness Hotel. Filled with song and dance (and swimming!) numbers, this Jim Henson-directed feature is worth seeing, if for nothing else than to see the cantankerous Charles Grodin (Beethoven) swoon over Miss Piggy. But The Great Muppet Caper has a lot more going for it: cameos by John Cleese, Peter Falk, and Oscar the Grouch, among others; Miss Piggy parading down a catwalk; and Kermit the Frog on a bicycle. The Muppets are fond of breaking down that pesky fourth wall, which gives the movie some of its cleverest moments and will elicit the biggest laughs from the kids. (Kermit to Miss Piggy: "You're overacting. You're hamming it up.") By the time a framed Miss Piggy is freed and the real jewel thieves are caught, you'll forget the occasional slow spots and remember the musical numbers and the banter. --Kimberly Heinrichs Amazon.com

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User Reviews

Average user review: 4.5 (50 reviews)

rating: 3 QuoteThe Muppet Movie is a 5, this stinker is a 3Quote
If the Muppet Movie receives five stars, there is no way The Great Muppet Caper deserves more then three. It's still worth watching, but can't hold a candle to the Muppet Movie October 17, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteFun for every age group.Quote
This movie was a classic for me when i was a kid and now that I'm older, I still have as much fun watching it. I recently purchased this dvd for my girlfriend and she loves it. The dvd is very good quality, and didn't take long to ship. I recommend this to any Muppet lover. Absolutely one to add to the dvd library and/or makes for a great gift.The Muppets Take Manhattan The Muppet Movie - Kermit's 50th Anniversary Edition July 1, 2008

rating: 4 QuoteTypical MuppetsQuote
I love this what may now be classified as a classic. My children loved it when they were young and now my grandchildren experience the same enjoyment. March 25, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteGreat Movie for a Great Price!!Quote
I am a major Muppet fan. This is the one movie that I did not have in my collection. The movie was great and the price was awesome. February 15, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteThe Great Muppet CaperQuote
I WATCHED THIS MANY TIMES. I FINALLY GOT THE DVD OF THE SAME SHOW. IT IS IN GOOD CONDITION. NOW I SAW SOME MUPPETS AT FEW TIMES. THE MUPPET SHOWS ARE VERY GOOD FOR ALL OF AGES. KERMIT THE FROG IS MY BELOVED ONE. I AM CAREFUL ABOUT MISS PIGGY. I AM KIDDING. January 23, 2008

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