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

Scarecrow
Nipsey Russell's headshot

Nipsey Russell

Tinman
Ted Ross's headshot

Ted Ross

Lion
Mabel King's headshot

Mabel King

Evillene
Theresa Merritt's headshot

Theresa Merritt

Aunt Em
Thelma Carpenter's headshot

Thelma Carpenter

Miss One
Lena Horne's headshot

Lena Horne

Gilda the Good

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