Muppet Treasure Island, a film from 1996, is an adventure and action movie that showcases characters like Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver, and others on a thrilling treasure hunt. This article provides an overview of the movie and its filming locations, along with interesting backstage facts. The movie, directed by Brian Henson and starring Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, among others, was primarily filmed in Shepperton Studios and Greater London.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Muppet Treasure Island was predominantly done at three locations in England. The Shepperton Studios in Surrey was one of them, where both exterior and indoor A Stage shots were captured. The film was also shot in various locations across Greater London. Filming took place from April 3, 1995, to July 8, 1995.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tim Curry | Long John Silver |
| Billy Connolly | Billy Bones |
| Jennifer Saunders | Mrs. Bluveridge |
| Kevin Bishop | Jim Hawkins |
| Dave Goelz | The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Mudwell the Mudbunny / Zoot (voice) |
| Steve Whitmire | Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker (voice) |
| Jerry Nelson | Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney’s Butler / Screaming Cat (voice) |
| Kevin Clash | Bad Polly / Black Dog / Spa’am / Chicken / Miss Piggy (assistant) / Fozzie Bear (assistant) / Sam the Eagle (assistant) / Animal (assistant) / Walleyed Pike / Monkey / Pirate / Real Old Tom (voice) |
| Bill Barretta | Clueless Morgan / Swedish Chef / Blind Pew (hands) / Pirate / Pig / Skulls (voice) |
| Frank Oz | Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle / Animal (voice) |
| John Henson | Sweetums (voice) |
| Danny Blackner | Short Stack Stevens |
| Peter Geeves | Black Eyed Pea |
| Harry Jones | Easy Pete |
| Frederick Warder | Calico Jerry |
| Nigel Plaskitt | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Louise Gold | Female Tourist Rat / Rat Tour Guide (voice) |
| John Eccleston | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Simon Buckley | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Katherine Smee | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Andrew Spooner | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Robbie Barnett | Additional Muppet Performer |
| James Barton | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Michael Bayliss | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Charles Broughton | Additional Muppet Performer |
| David Bulbeck | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Dave Chapman | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Marcus Clarke | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Taylor David | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Geoff Felix | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Mike Gallant | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Pat Garrett | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Barnaby Harrison | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Mark Jefferis | Additional Muppet Performer |
| William Todd-Jones | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Robin Kingsland | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Steven Kynman | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Christopher Leith | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Mark Mansfield | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Joan Morris | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Rebecca Nagan | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Margaret O’Flaherty | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Angie Passmore | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Peter Passmore | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Marie Phillips | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Mike Quinn | Old Woman / Additional Muppet Performer (voice) |
| Peter Robbins | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Gillie Robic | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Helena Smee | Additional Muppet Performer |
| John Thirtle | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Ian Thom | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Heather Tobias | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Jürgen Tombers | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Ian Tregonning | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Robert Tygner | Additional Muppet Performer |
| James Vaughan | Additional Muppet Performer |
| John Wheatley | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Victoria Willing | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Phill Woodfine | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Sarah Wright | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Paul Zerdin | Additional Muppet Performer |
| Don Austen | Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited) |
| Gene Barretta | Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited) |
| Patrick Comerford | Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited) |
| Phil Eason | Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited) |
| Jessica Hamilton | Big-Fat-Ugly-Bug-Faced-Baby-Eating O’Brien (uncredited) |
| Brian Henson | (uncredited) (voice) |
| Brian Herring | Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited) |
| Ronnie Le Drew | Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited) |
| The Muppets | Themselves (uncredited) |
| Steve Nallon | Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited) |
| Mark Alexander Todd | Boar Warrior (uncredited) (voice) |
| Simon J. Williamson | Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited) |
| Mak Wilson | Mosquito (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The Muppet Treasure Island was released on February 16, 1996, in the USA.
- The movie runs for a duration of 1 hour and 39 minutes.
- It is an action and adventure movie featuring the Muppets on a treasure hunt journey.
- Directed by Brian Henson, the script was written by Robert Louis Stevenson, Jerry Juhl, and Kirk R. Thatcher.
- Notable stars in the movie are Tim Curry who played Long John Silver, Billy Connolly who played Billy Bones, and Jennifer Saunders who portrayed Mrs. Bluveridge.
- The movie was nominated for 5 awards.
- Extra voices were given by the likes of Dave Goelz and Steve Whitmire, who voiced characters like The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Kermit the Frog, and Rizzo the Rat.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: A Stage, Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4075493
- Longitude: -0.4636433
- Place ID: ChIJ0SSywSF0dkgRbwAJuf4ySWA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Studios Rd, Shepperton TW17 0QD, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: London, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5072178
- Longitude: -0.1275862
- Place ID: ChIJdd4hrwug2EcRmSrV3Vo6llI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: London, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
