UK / USA,
1979, 97 min
Directed by:
James FrawleyCinematography:
Isidore MankofskyComposer:
Paul WilliamsCast:
Jim Henson, Charles Durning, Austin Pendleton, Milton Berle, Mel Brooks, James Coburn, Dom DeLuise, Elliott Gould, Bob Hope, Madeline Kahn, Carol Kane (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
In The Muppets Movie Kermit (voiced by Jim Henson) leaves behind his swamp and heads for the big lights of Hollywood to fulfil his dream of becoming a star. Along the way he becomes involved with the dazzling Miss Piggy (voiced by Franz Oz), the charming Fozzie Bear (also voiced by Franz Oz) and Gonzo the Great (voiced by Dave Goelz), encountering such celebrities as Orson Welles, Steve Martin and Bob Hope. (Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1980 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
- 1980 - Kenny Ascher, Paul Williams (Best Scoring of Music - Adaptation or Treatment)
Golden Globes
- 1980 - Kenny Ascher, Paul Williams (Best Original Song)
The Saturn Awards
- 1980 - Best Fantasy Film
- 1980 - Jack Burns, Jerry Juhl (Best Writing)
- 1980 - Paul Williams (Best Music)
- 1980 - Robbie Knott (Best Special / Visual Effects)