Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Set sail for Muppet mayhem!
After telling the story of Flint's last journey to young Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones has a heart attack and dies just as Jim and his friends are attacked by pirates. The gang escapes into the town where they hire out a boat and crew to find the hidden treasure, which was revealed by Bones before he died. On their voyage across the seas, they soon find out that not everyone on board can be trusted.
Director: Brian Henson
Genre: Family, Comedy, Adventure
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: February 16, 1996
Cast
- Tim Curry - Long John Silver
- Billy Connolly - Billy Bones
- Jennifer Saunders - Mrs. Bluveridge
- Kevin Bishop - Jim Hawkins
- Dave Goelz - The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Mudwell the Mudbunny / Zoot (voice)
- Steve Whitmire - Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice)
- Jerry Nelson - Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)
- Kevin Clash - Bad Polly / Black Dog / Spa'am / Chicken / Miss Piggy (assistant) / Fozzie Bear (assistant) / Sam the Eagle (assistant) / Animal (assistant) / Walleyed Pike / Monkey / Pirate / Real Old Tom (voice)
- Bill Barretta - Clueless Morgan / Swedish Chef / Blind Pew (hands) / Pirate / Pig / Skulls (voice)
- Frank Oz - Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice)
Screenplay
- Robert Louis Stevenson (Novel)
- Jerry Juhl (Screenplay)
- James V. Hart (Screenplay)
- Kirk R. Thatcher (Screenplay)
- Jim Henson (Characters)
Music: Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: John Fenner
Editing: Michael Jablow
Production: Walt Disney Pictures, Jim Henson Productions
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $31M
Box Office: $34M
Original Language: en
Keywords
island, pirate gang, puppet, treasure hunt, puppetry, pirate, duringcreditsstinger, anthropomorphic puppets, lighthearted
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Muppet Treasure Island about?
- After telling the story of Flint's last journey to young Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones has a heart attack and dies just as Jim and his friends are attacked by pirates. The gang escapes into the town where they hire out a boat and crew to find the hidden treasure, which was revealed by Bones before he died. On their voyage across the seas, they soon find out that not everyone on board can be trusted.
- Who directed Muppet Treasure Island?
- Muppet Treasure Island was directed by Brian Henson.
- Who stars in Muppet Treasure Island?
- Muppet Treasure Island stars Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire.
- How long is Muppet Treasure Island?
- Muppet Treasure Island has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Muppet Treasure Island?
- Muppet Treasure Island is a Family, Comedy, Adventure film.
- What is the budget of Muppet Treasure Island?
- Muppet Treasure Island had a budget of $31M.
- How much did Muppet Treasure Island gross?
- Muppet Treasure Island grossed $34M worldwide.
- Where was Muppet Treasure Island produced?
- Muppet Treasure Island was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.