The Muppet Musicians of Bremen (1972): Cast & Plot
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen is a 1972 family comedy starring Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog / Mean Floyd / Rat (voice), François Klanfer and Nick Nichols. It runs 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 50 min
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jim Henson Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Muppet Musicians of Bremen About?
The premise of The Muppet Musicians of Bremen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- robber
- musician
- rooster
- donkey
- dog
- cat
- aspiring musician
- animal abuse
- the muppets
- jazz
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen Cast & Characters
Jim Henson leads the cast as Kermit the Frog / Mean Floyd / Rat (voice), with François Klanfer as Rover Joe / Mordecai Sledge (voice) and Nick Nichols as Farmer Lardpork / Leroy the Donkey (voice).
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Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog / Mean Floyd / Rat (voice) - François Klanfer as Rover Joe / Mordecai Sledge (voice)
- Nick Nichols as Farmer Lardpork / Leroy the Donkey (voice)
- Jerry Nelson as T.R. the Rooster / Caleb Siles (voice)
Also Starring in The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
· 8 more- Bonnie Erickson Mean Floyd (body) (uncredited)
- Phyllis Marshall Catgut (voice)
- Frank Oz Rat (voice)
- Richard Hunt Chicken / Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
- Jerry Juhl Chicken (voice)
- John Lovelady Additional Muppets (voice)
- Danny Seagren Additional Muppets (voice)
- Faz Fazakas Chicken (voice)
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen Plot Summary
What happens in The Muppet Musicians of Bremen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heart of Louisiana’s countryside, Kermit the Frog begins narrating an adventurous and whimsical tale featuring a cast of charming animal characters. The story kicks off with Mordecai Sledge and Leroy the Donkey, who are seen approaching their home after a mischievous attempt to steal items from a railroad yard. Upon arriving, Mordecai discovers that the crates contain musical instruments rather than valuable loot, leading him to harshly blame Leroy for the apparent worthless haul. Frustrated and angry, Mordecai scolds Leroy before going inside to retrieve his shotgun with the intention of “retiring” the donkey.
Full summary
The whole story of The Muppet Musicians of Bremen, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Muppet Musicians of Bremen?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which animal plays the tuba in the film?
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Movies Like The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
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The Muppet Musicians of Bremen FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Muppet Musicians of Bremen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Muppet Musicians of Bremen?
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen runs 50 minutes.
When was The Muppet Musicians of Bremen released?
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen was released on April 26, 1972.
Who is in the cast of The Muppet Musicians of Bremen?
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen stars Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog / Mean Floyd / Rat (voice), François Klanfer as Rover Joe / Mordecai Sledge (voice) and Nick Nichols as Farmer Lardpork / Leroy the Donkey (voice), among 12 credited actors.
Does The Muppet Musicians of Bremen have a post-credit scene?
No. The Muppet Musicians of Bremen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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