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.

Roald Dahl

Screenplay

Mel Stuart

Director

Leslie Bricusse

Writer

Anthony Newley

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
Paris Themmen's headshot

Paris Themmen

Mike Teevee
Nora Denney's headshot

Nora Denney

Mrs. Teevee
Julie Dawn Cole's headshot

Julie Dawn Cole

Veruca Salt
Roy Kinnear's headshot

Roy Kinnear

Mr. Salt
Denise Nickerson's headshot

Denise Nickerson

Violet Beauregarde

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