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Duration
110 minutes

Quick Summary

Puppet comedy, with Liza Minnelli and Joan Rivers

About This Program

Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and company try to take Broadway by storm with their college show, setting the stage for a host of misadventures as they yearn for stardom in the Big Apple and set out to raise the money to finance their production. Comedy, performed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, with appearances by Liza Minnelli, Art Carney, Dabney Coleman, Gregory Hines, Joan Rivers, Brooke Shields, Linda Lavin and Elliott Gould

The Muppets Take Manhattan broadcasts on Film4 HD at 1:10pm, Thursday, 25 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)

Channel Numbers:
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Production Details

Year1984
Runtime94 mins
DirectorFrank Oz

Cast & Crew

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Frank Ozas Miss Piggy/Fozzie/Animal/Bert/Cookie Monster
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Dabney Colemanas Martin Price/Murray Plotsky
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Linda Lavinas Kermit's doctor
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Joan Riversas Perfume saleswoman
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Jim Hensonas Kermit/Rowlf/Dr Teeth/Waldorf/Ernie
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Frank Ozas Miss Piggy/Fozzie/Animal/Bert/Cookie Monster
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Brooke Shieldsas Customer in Pete's
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Dave Goelzas Gonzo/Zoot
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Art Carneyas Bernard Crawford
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Liza Minnellias Herself
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Elliott Gouldas Cop in Pete's