The Wiz (1978)
From the book that's an American tradition… from the smash-hit Broadway show… the entertainment of the year!
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
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- $24M
- Box office
- $21M
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Diana RossDorothy Gale
Michael JacksonScarecrow
Nipsey RussellTinman
Ted RossLion / Fleetwood Coup de Ville
Theresa MerrittAunt Em
Lena HorneGlinda the Good
Richard PryorThe Wiz
Mabel KingEvillene
Thelma CarpenterMiss OneStanley GreeneUncle Henry
Quincy JonesEmerald City Gold Pianist
ImanEmerald City CitizenKeywords
WizardNew york cityDogBased on play or musicalMelancholyAfrican americanHarlemBased on movieDiscoLittle dogBased on movie or documentaryFunkR&bHarlem, new york city
Movie DNA
Genre affinityFantasy · Adventure · FamilyTheme affinityWizard · New York City · DogMood preferenceMelancholyPacingLongEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference157019
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What is The Wiz about?
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
How long is The Wiz?
The Wiz has a runtime of 134 minutes.
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