The Song of the Cloud Forest
“A Wonderous Celebration of Planet Earth”
Synopsis
Milton, a lonely golden toad whose species are on the verge of extinction, finds himself in two minds when he realizes that his only potential mate is in the captivity of a group of human beings.
Top Cast
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Dave Goelz
Milton (voice)
Camille Bonora
Blanche / Ruth (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Ralph Robin / Jack (voice)
Fran Brill
Louise (voice)
Kevin Clash
Caiman / Nick (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Wilf (voice)
Rickey Boyd
Aart (voice)
Carmen Cuestas
Quetzal (voice)
David Rudman
Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Brian Muehl
Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Lainie Cooke
Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Rick Lyon
Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Paul Hartis
Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Henson
- Screenplay & Story
- David Young
- Original Score
- Mark Radice, Phil Ramone, Zak Smith, David Lebolt
- Original Title
- The Song of the Cloud Forest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- The Jim Henson Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Henson
David Young
Mark Radice, Phil Ramone, Zak Smith, David Lebolt
Barry Mirkin
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Mirkin
Producer
Jim Henson
Director
David Young
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Song of the Cloud Forest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Song of the Cloud Forest about?
Milton, a lonely golden toad whose species are on the verge of extinction, finds himself in two minds when he realizes that his only potential mate is in the captivity of a group of human beings.
Who directed The Song of the Cloud Forest?
The Song of the Cloud Forest was directed by Jim Henson.
Who stars in The Song of the Cloud Forest?
The principal cast of The Song of the Cloud Forest includes Dave Goelz, Camille Bonora, Jerry Nelson, Fran Brill, Kevin Clash.
When was The Song of the Cloud Forest released and how long is it?
The Song of the Cloud Forest was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Song of the Cloud Forest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Song of the Cloud Forest was composed by Mark Radice, Phil Ramone, Zak Smith, David Lebolt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Song of the Cloud Forest?
The Song of the Cloud Forest holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).