Muppet Treasure Island is a 1996 American musical action adventure comedy film directed by Brian Henson, produced by Jim Henson Productions, and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. The fifth feature film to star the Muppets, it is based on Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island.
Similarly to its predecessor The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), the key roles were played by live-action actors, with the Muppets in supporting roles. It stars Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders and, in his feature film debut, Kevin Bishop, alongside Kermit the Frog as Captain Abraham Smollett, Fozzie Bear as Squire Trelawney, Sam Eagle as Mr. Samuel Arrow and Miss Piggy as the castaway Benjamina Gunn. Following their success as the narrators of The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Great Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat were given specially created roles as Jim Hawkins' best friends.
The film was released on February 16, 1996 to moderate box office success, grossing $34 million in the United States, and generally positive reviews from critics and audiences.
Cast
Songs
| Image | Character | USA | Mex | Jap | Bra | Ger | Fra | Ita | Spa | Turk | Turk(D-Smart) |
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Gonzo | Dave Goelz | Rubén Cerda | Isaac Schneider | Gudo Hoegel | JeanClaude Donda | Angelo Nicotra | ||||
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Jacques Roach | Jerry Nelson | |||||||||
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Mudwell theMudbunny | Bill Barretta |