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The Wiz

Name: The Wiz
Genre: Fantasy, Family, Adventure
Released: 1978-10-23
Duration: 134 min
Cast: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King

“The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!”

6.2(323)19782h 14m

FantasyFamilyAdventure

Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.

Synopsis

Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.

Cast & Crew

DirectorSidney Lumet

Diana RossDorothy
Michael JacksonScarecrow
Nipsey RussellTinman

Trailer

Details

Release Date: October 23, 1978
Status: Released
Original Title: The Wiz
Runtime: 2h 14m
Rating: G
Budget: $24,000,000
Revenue: $21,049,053
Language: English
Original Language: EN
Production Countries: United States of America

Production Companies

Motown Productions

Keywords

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