The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie (1979)

The Muppet Movie is a 1979 musical comedy directed by James Frawley starring Charles Durning, Austin Pendleton, and the Muppets. It was the first feature film for the Muppets, whose television show had already aired for three seasons. The film features cameos by many celebrities, including Dom DeLuise, James Coburn, Telly Savalas, Steve Martin, and Orson Welles. It was added to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 2009.

The following guns were used in the movie The Muppet Movie.

Single Action Army

A member of the audience (uncredited) takes a shot at Fozzie during his act at the El Sleezo Cafe.

Colt Single Action Army w/ 4.75" barrel, case colored and blued, referred to as "Quick-Draw" or "Civilian" model.

Tough room. (This was the first time the Muppets had been shown from the waste down. This particular shot was done on a blue screen.)

Double Barreled Shotgun

Doc Hopper (Charles Durning) and his posse go after Kermit armed with Double Barreled Shotguns. Some of them are cut down to Coach Gun length.

Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.

Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge

Doc Hopper takes a shot at Kermit personally.

Kermit is kidnapped.

Doc Hopper's gang at target practice.

All this trouble just to get a frog made of felt.