Film · 1981 · 97 min · G · Comedy · Crime · Family
The Muppets... Scotland Yard... jewel thieves... lead to high adventure in London.
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 the rest of the Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.
Directed by Jim Henson
Starring Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Charles Grodin, Diana Rigg, John Cleese
Released in cinemas in the United States on 26 June 1981.
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Release dates in the United States
In cinemas
26 June 1981
Digital release
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Physical release
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First cinema release anywhere
26 June 1981 (Sweden and the United States)
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