Sunday, May 9, 4:30 PM, Charles Theatre 1

Director: Brian Henson

Cast: Tim Curry, Kevin Bishop, Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, Rizzo Rat, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Billy Connolly

Country: U.S.
Year: 1996
Running Time: 99 minutes
Format: 35mm

Before there was Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean, there was Tim Curry's over the top turn as Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island, as the beloved Muppets take on Robert Louis Steven's classic novel. When young Jim Hawkins is given a map to untold treasure hidden on an island, he hires a ship to take him to the booty. The ship is captained by the friendly Captain Smollett (Kermit the Frog), but also on board is the evil, yet charming Long John Silver.

Silver, of course, wants to get the treasure for himself, so once they get to the island, he kidnaps Jim and his treasure map. Instead of simply finding the rumored treasure, they discover that the island is inhabited by an army of wild boars, led by Benjamina Gunn (Miss Piggy in yet another star turn).

Packed with fun, adventure, and music (with score by Hans Zimmer and songs by Barry Mann), the Muppets once again successfully update a classic like only they can.

-- Dan Krovich

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