The Wiz

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.

Details

Director

Sidney Lumet

Release

October 24, 1978

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

Motown Productions

Runtime

2h 14m

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Where to watch

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Cast

• 
  Diana Ross

  Dorothy
• 
  Michael Jackson

  Scarecrow
• 
  Nipsey Russell

  Tinman
• 
  Ted Ross

  Lion
• 
  Mabel King

  Evillene
• 
  Theresa Merritt

  Aunt Em
• 
  Thelma Carpenter

  Miss One
• 
  Lena Horne

  Glinda the Good
• 
  Richard Pryor

  The Wiz
• Stanley Greene

  Uncle Henry
• Clyde J. Barrett

  Subway Peddler
• Derrick Bell

  Crow

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