Kermit's Swamp Years facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kermit's Swamp Years |
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| Directed by | David Gumpel |
| Produced by | Ritamarie Peruggi |
| Screenplay by | Jim Lewis Joseph Mazzarino |
| Story by | Jim Lewis |
| Starring | Steve Whitmire Bill Barretta Joseph Mazzarino John Kennedy |
| Music by | Joe Carroll Peter Thom |
| Cinematography | Rufus Standefer |
| Editing by | Katina Zinner |
| Studio | The Jim Henson Company |
| Distributed by | Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | August 18, 2002 |
| Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Kermit's Swamp Years is an exciting adventure movie from 2002. It's a "direct-to-video" film, which means it was released straight to VHS and DVD. It didn't play in movie theaters first. This movie tells the story of a young Kermit the Frog before he became a famous Muppet. He lives in the swamps of the Deep South with his best friends, Goggles and Croaker. The film follows their journey as they leave their home. They want to find out what's beyond the swamp and save their friends.
The movie was released on August 18, 2002. It was available on VHS, DVD, and the Starz TV network. Even though it's a Muppets film, the rights are owned by Sony Pictures. The movie was filmed at Disney-MGM Studios, which is now called Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Contents
The Story of Young Kermit
The movie begins in the swamp where young Kermit the Frog lives. He meets his old friend Horace D'Fly. Kermit then remembers an adventure from his childhood. He used to enjoy a peaceful life with his confident best friend, Croaker the Frog. He also spent time with his nervous friend, Goggles the Toad. Young Kermit wonders what lies beyond their swamp home. His friends, however, are not so sure.
Meeting New Dangers
One day, the friends meet Dr. Krassman and his helper, Mary. They are trying to catch frogs. Arnie the alligator saves Kermit and his friends. Arnie warns them about the dangers outside the swamp. The next day, they meet Blotch, a big bullfrog bully. Blotch attacks Goggles. The fight moves onto a road. A pet store owner named Wilson catches Goggles and Blotch. Now, Kermit and Croaker must go on a quest to save their friends.
Life in the Pet Store
When Goggles and Blotch arrive at the pet store, Blotch's anger causes trouble. They are put in a cage with Vicki the snake. Vicki plans to eat Blotch! Goggles bravely saves Blotch. He tricks Vicki into attacking him, then uses his poison gland. Meanwhile, the other animals in the store sing a lively song. They try to convince Goggles and Blotch that being a pet isn't so bad.
The Search Continues
Croaker gets run over by Wilson's truck. He can no longer hop and starts to lose his bravery. Kermit and Croaker then meet a stray dog named Pilgrim. Pilgrim saves them from Dr. Krassman and Mary. Pilgrim decides to help them find their friends. Kermit uses helium balloons to find Wilson's truck. But he discovers their friends are no longer inside. Kermit, Croaker, and Pilgrim find Wilson's Pet Store. Kermit gives Croaker a quick pep talk. Croaker finally manages to hop again. He hops through the window and helps Kermit get inside. But Vicki the snake tells them that their friends have gone to George Washington High School.
Rescue at the High School
The next day, Kermit and Croaker let Wilson catch them on purpose. They want to be taken to the high school. They escape when they arrive. They meet Pilgrim again, who followed them. While trying to find Goggles and Blotch, Wilson captures Pilgrim and Croaker. Kermit hears Wilson talking about biology class. So, he hitches a ride on a student's backpack.
Dr. Krassman plans to dissect Goggles. But Blotch takes Goggles' place to thank him for saving him from Vicki. Then, Wilson brings Croaker into the class. Krassman decides to dissect Croaker instead. Mary, Krassman's assistant, refuses to show the class how to do the dissection. She leaves the room.
Kermit's Brave Act
In a daring rescue, Kermit frees Croaker from the dissection table. He fights off Dr. Krassman using some cool moves he learned from a movie. But Krassman manages to defeat Kermit, Croaker, and Blotch. Goggles finds the knife Kermit dropped. Krassman spots him when he picks it up.
Kermit had been warned never to talk to humans. But he stops Krassman from dissecting Goggles by speaking. He asks Krassman to release the frogs. This makes Krassman reveal a secret. When he was a child, he was about to dissect his first frog. The frog begged him to stop. But the frog wouldn't talk to anyone else in Krassman's class. This made Krassman feel embarrassed. With the truth out that frogs can talk, Krassman frees all the frogs. He dismisses the class. Kermit and his friends can now return home. Wilson gives them a ride back to the swamp's border. Wilson then adopts Pilgrim. The four friends head back home.
Back in the present, Kermit says they are all still friends. He enters the swamp to meet his three old friends. Horace D'Fly is seen singing happily.
Characters and Performers
Main Cast
- William Bookston - Wilson
- John Hostetter - Hugo Krassman
- Christian Kebbel - Young Jim Henson
- Kelly Collins Lintz - Mary
- Cree Summer - Pilgrim the Dog (voice), Kermit the Frog's Mom (voice)
Muppet Performers
These talented people bring the Muppet characters to life!
- Steve Whitmire - Kermit the Frog, Jack the Rabbit, Chico the Frog
- Joseph Mazzarino - Goggles the Toad, Turtle #1
- Bill Barretta - Croaker the Frog, Horace D'Fly, Roy the Frog, Turtle #2
- Alice Dinnean - Vicki the Snake, Kermit the Frog's Mom (puppeteer), Pilgrim the Dog (puppeteer)
- John Kennedy - Arnie the Alligator, Blotch the Bullfrog, Monkey
- Dave Goelz - Young Waldorf
- Jerry Nelson - Young Statler
