The Wiz (1978)

  • G
  • 10/24/1978 (US)
  • Music, Fantasy, Adventure
  • 2h 14m

The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!

Overview

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

Sidney Lumet

Director

Joel Schumacher

Screenplay

L. Frank Baum

Characters

Cast

Diana Ross's headshot

Diana Ross

Dorothy
Michael Jackson's headshot

Michael Jackson

Espantapájaros
Nipsey Russell's headshot

Nipsey Russell

Hombre de Hojalata
Ted Ross's headshot

Ted Ross

León / Fleetwood Coup de Ville
Theresa Merritt's headshot

Theresa Merritt

Tía Em
Lena Horne's headshot

Lena Horne

Glinda, la Bruja Buena del Sur
Richard Pryor's headshot

Richard Pryor

El Mago
Mabel King's headshot

Mabel King

Diabólica, la Malvada Bruja del Oeste

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