Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

  • G
  • 06/30/1971 (US)
  • Family, Fantasy, Comedy
  • 1h 39m

It's Scrumdidilyumptious!

Overview

When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.

Mel Stuart

Director

Roald Dahl

Screenplay

Anthony Newley

Writer

Leslie Bricusse

Writer

Cast

Gene Wilder's headshot

Gene Wilder

Willy Wonka
Peter Ostrum's headshot

Peter Ostrum

Charlie Bucket
Jack Albertson's headshot

Jack Albertson

Grandpa Joe
Michael Bollner's headshot

Michael Bollner

Augustus Gloop
Julie Dawn Cole's headshot

Julie Dawn Cole

Veruca Salt
Denise Nickerson's headshot

Denise Nickerson

Violet Beauregarde
Paris Themmen's headshot

Paris Themmen

Mike Teevee
Nora Denney's headshot

Nora Denney

Mrs. Teevee

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