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Muppet Treasure Island

Based On the book by Robert Louis Stevenson

Muppet Treasure Island is a 1996 American musical swashbuckler comedy film directed by Brian Henson and the fifth theatrical film featuring the Muppets. Adapted from the 1883 novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, similarly to its predecessor The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), the key roles were played by live-action actors, with the Muppets in supporting roles. The film stars Muppet performers Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, and Frank Oz in various roles, as well as Tim Curry as Long John Silver and introducing Kevin Bishop in his film debut as Jim Hawkins. The film was released in the United States on February 16, 1996, by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution.

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Release date:
February 16, 1996
Director:
Brian Henson
Cast:
Tim Curry, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Rizzo the Rat
Country:
United States
Language:
English
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Book vs Film

Cover of Treasure Island
The Book · 1883

Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson

★ 3.9 / 5
Poster for Muppet Treasure Island
The Film · 1996

Muppet Treasure Island

Brian Henson

★ 6.9 / 10 29,483 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 113 years after publication.

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