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The Wiz (1978)

Movie ★ 6.2 134 min

Fantasy Family Adventure

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

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Quick facts

Released
October 24, 1978
Runtime
134 min
Rating
G
Budget
$24.0M
Box office
$21.0M
IMDb
tt0078504
Language
Studio
Motown Productions

Themes

Cast

Diana Ross Diana Ross Dorothy Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Scarecrow Nipsey Russell Nipsey Russell Tinman Ted Ross Ted Ross Lion Mabel King Mabel King Evillene Theresa Merritt Theresa Merritt Aunt Em Thelma Carpenter Thelma Carpenter Miss One Lena Horne Lena Horne Glinda the Good Richard Pryor Richard Pryor The Wiz Stanley Greene Uncle Henry Clyde J. Barrett Subway Peddler Derrick Bell Crow Roderick-Spencer Sibert Crow Kashka Banjoko Crow Ronald "Smokey" Stevens Crow Toney Brealond Gold Footman Joe Lynn Gold Footman Clinton Jackson Clinton Jackson Green Footman

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wiz about?
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
Who directed The Wiz?
The Wiz was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in The Wiz?
The Wiz stars Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross.
When was The Wiz released?
The Wiz is a 1978 fantasy, family, adventure film.
Where can I watch The Wiz?
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