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1981 | DIRECTED BY JIM HENSON

The Great Muppet Caper

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Movie Stats
Year
1981
Runtime
 97 minutes (1 hr 37 mins)
Certificates

U

G

G

M/6

PG
Select Cast
Frank Oz
Jim Henson
Dave Goelz
Jerry Nelson
Richard Hunt
Charles Grodin
Full cast and crew
Salty Popcorn Stats
No of ratings:
1
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First viewed:
3rd May 2016
Last viewed:
17th Aug 2025
Total views:
49
Release Dates
US release date
 US release
26th June 1981
44 years 3 months 28 days ago
Brazil release date
 Brazil
23rd October 1981
44 years 1 days ago
Italy release date
 Italy
13th November 1981
43 years 11 months 11 days ago
Australia release date
 Australia
10th December 1981
43 years 10 months 14 days ago
Ireland release date
 Ireland
26th December 1981
43 years 9 months 29 days ago
Iceland release date
 Iceland
31st December 1981
43 years 9 months 24 days ago
Total Grosses
United States Flag
US total gross
  $3 Million
Cinema Tickets Sold
United States Flag
US tickets sold
1.1 Million aprox.
Box Office Breakdown
UK Release
US Box Office
  • Release: 26th Jun '81
  • Debut position: 5
  • Highest position: 5
  • Debut gross: $3 Million
  • Total chart weeks: 1
Global Box Office
  • No global cinema data.
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Directed by
jim henson Jim Henson
Starring
Jim Henson
voice
Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Swedish Chef / Waldorf / The Muppet Newsman / Zeke / Man having Snapshot in Restaurant
jim hensonFrank Oz
voice
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Gramps / Swedish Chef
Dave Goelz
voice
The Great Gonzo / Beauregard / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Lobbuck Lou
Jerry Nelson
voice
Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Louis Kazager / Slim Wilson / CB Voice / Man in Park
Richard HuntScooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Beaker / Bubba / Monster
Charles GrodinNicky Holiday
Diana RiggLady Holiday
jim hensonJohn CleeseNeville
Robert MorleyBritish Gentleman
Peter UstinovTruck Driver
Jack WardenMike Tarkanian
Steve Whitmire
voice
Rizzo the Rat / Lips
Louise Gold
voice
Muppet Performer / Annie Sue Pig / Lou
Kathryn Mullen
voice
Muppet Performer / Chickens / Gaffer the Cat
Bob PayneMuppet Performer
Brian MeehlMuppet Performer
Mike QuinnMuppet Performer
Robbie BarnettMuppet Performer
Hugh SpightMuppet Performer
Brian HensonMuppet Performer
Caroll Spinney
voice
Oscar the Grouch
Erica CreerMarla
Kate HowardCarla
Della FinchDarla
Michael RobbinsSecurity Guard
Joan SandersonDorcas
Peter HughesMaitre D'
Peggy AitchisonPrison Guard
Tommy GodfreyBus Conductor
Katia Borg1st Model
Valli Kemp2nd Model
Michele Ivan-Zadeh3rd Model
Chai Lee4th Model
Christine NelsonGirl in Park
Cynthia AshleyCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Susan BacklinieCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Sherrill CannonCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Christine CullenCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Susie GuestCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Wendy HolkerCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Linda HornCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Lee KeenanCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Darine KlegaCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Lynne LathamCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Cynthia LeakeCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Kahren LohrenCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Tricia McFarlinCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Denise McKennaCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Melina Lee PhelpsCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Denise PotterCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Ann RynneCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Roberta WardCharkie's Water Ballet Performer
Derek Chafer
uncredited
Policeman
Suzanne Church
uncredited
Reporter
John Clifford
uncredited
Photographer
Patti Dalton
uncredited
Prisoner
Peter Falk
uncredited
Tramp
Ian Hanham
uncredited
Reporter
Danny John-Jules
uncredited
Street Dancer
Christopher Leith
uncredited
Muppet Performer
Rodney Lovick
uncredited
Doorman
David Ludwig
uncredited
Delivery Man
Mary Mazstead
uncredited
Prisoner
Cathy Munroe
uncredited
Cyclist and Singer with The Muppets
The Muppets
uncredited
Themselves
Tom Patchett
uncredited
Air Steward
Eric Rohmer
uncredited
Old Gentleman in Park
Bunny Seaman
uncredited
Restaurant Patron
Guy Standeven
uncredited
Gentleman Pushed Into Pond by Miss Piggy
Jay Tarses
uncredited
Air Steward
Reg Thomason
uncredited
Annoyed Restaurant Diner
Cy Town
uncredited
Fashion Show Photographer
Amy Van Gilder
uncredited
Woman having Snapshot in Restaurant
Thick Wilson
uncredited
Produce Vendor on Main Street
ADVERTISMENT
1981-06-26
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UK Box Office Chart History
No UK box office info

* Box office information before 1997 is continually being researched by our team and can be innacurate.

North American Box Office Info
Highest Place
5
Weeks top 15
1
Total Weeks
1
Total US Gross:
$2,968,990
North American Box Office Chart History
Date
Place
Week
Total
26 Jun 1981
5N
$2,968,990
$2,968,990

* Box office information before 1997 is continually being researched by our team and can be innacurate.

Global Box Office Chart History
No US box office info

* Box office information befroe 2018 for global figures is continually being researched and hence is not complete and can be innacurate.

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Top Grossing Movie Chart Position
UK total gross
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The Great Muppet Caper
38547
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Genres
Adventure
Adventure
Comedy
Comedy
Crime
Crime
Popular in these countries
  • United States United States
  • Brazil Brazil
  • Vietnam Vietnam
  • India India
  • Japan Japan
  • Poland Poland
  • Germany Germany
News from around the web
Watch These Six Heist Movies  The New York Times Mon, 20th October 2025

The Delightful Weirdness of ‘The Great Muppet Caper’  Vulture Wed, 28th December 2016

The Great Muppet Caper Is the Loveliest Crime Movie Ever  CrimeReads Fri, 26th June 2020

The Time Has Come To Talk About ‘The Great Muppet Caper’  UPROXX Wed, 2nd September 2020

Muppet Movies Ranked by Tomatometer  Rotten Tomatoes Fri, 9th December 2022

The Seven Fundamentals of Great Muppet Cinema  The New Yorker Wed, 23rd November 2011