The Dreamer of Oz(1990)
The Dreamer of Oz Synopsis
The film is the biography of Frank Baum, the children's book author and creator of the fantasy world Oz.
The Dreamer of Oz (1990) is a family, drama, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Jack Bender, released on December 10, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars John Ritter, Annette O'Toole, Courtney Barilla and Rue McClanahan. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Bender
- Writers:
- David Kirschner, Richard Matheson, Richard Matheson
- Producers:
- Ervin Zavada
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas Burstyn
- Composer:
- Lee Holdridge
- Production:
- Spelling Entertainment, Adam Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Dreamer of Oz Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Ritter
as L. Frank Baum
Annette O'Toole
as Maud Gage Baum
- Courtney Barilla
Courtney Barilla
as Dorothy Gage / Dorothy Gale
Rue McClanahan
as Matilda Joslyn Gage
Charles Haid
as Al Badham / Cowardly Lion
David Schramm
as W.W. Denslow
Nancy Lenehan
as Harriet Baum Neal
Nancy Morgan
as Helen
Pat Skipper
as Charlie
Ed Gale
as Ned / Farmer
Trevor Eyster
as Frank Jr.
- Joshua Boyd
Joshua Boyd
as Young Frank Jr.
Key crew
Directed by Jack Bender, written by David Kirschner, Richard Matheson and Richard Matheson, produced by Ervin Zavada.
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The Dreamer of Oz Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Dreamer of Oz – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dreamer of Oz online?
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Who stars in The Dreamer of Oz?
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The main cast of The Dreamer of Oz (1990) includes John Ritter, Annette O'Toole, Courtney Barilla, Rue McClanahan and Charles Haid. The film was directed by Jack Bender. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dreamer of Oz released?
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The Dreamer of Oz was released on December 10, 1990 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Dreamer of Oz worth watching?
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The Dreamer of Oz (1990) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.