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The Wiz

1978134 min 6.2 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!”

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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Release / first air1978-10-24
Original languageEN
GenresFantasy, Family, Adventure
DirectorSidney Lumet
WriterJoel Schumacher
Budget$24,000,000
Revenue$21,049,053
ProductionMotown Productions

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10 cast members
Diana RossDiana RossDorothy
Michael JacksonMichael JacksonScarecrow
Nipsey RussellNipsey RussellTinman
Ted RossTed RossLion
Mabel KingMabel KingEvillene
Theresa MerrittTheresa MerrittAunt Em
Thelma CarpenterThelma CarpenterMiss One
Lena HorneLena HorneGlinda the Good
Richard PryorRichard PryorThe Wiz
Stanley GreeneStanley GreeneUncle Henry

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