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The Wiz

Not Rated
MusicFantasyAdventure
5.977/10(257 ratings)

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

10-24-1978
2h 14m
The Wiz
Backdrop for The Wiz

Main Cast

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Dorothy Gale

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Scarecrow

Nipsey Russell

Nipsey Russell

Tinman

Ted Ross

Ted Ross

Lion / Fleetwood Coup de Ville

Theresa Merritt

Theresa Merritt

Aunt Em

Lena Horne

Lena Horne

Glinda the Good

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

The Wiz

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Sidney Lumet
Production:
Universal Pictures, Motown Productions
Revenue:
$21,049,053
Budget:
$24,000,000

Key Crew

Director:
Sidney Lumet
Screenplay:
Joel Schumacher
Executive Producer:
Kenneth Harper
Producer:
Rob Cohen
Executive Producer:
Berry Gordy

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en