The Making of the Wizard of Oz(1979)
The Making of the Wizard of Oz Synopsis
The time was 1938. The place, Hollywood. This is the story of one of the 456 films made that year, how it was made, and why it has endured.
The Making of the Wizard of Oz (1979) is a documentary film directed by Bruce Franchini, released on January 1, 1979 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Aljean Harmetz, Margaret Hamilton, Mervyn LeRoy and Ray Bolger. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruce Franchini
- Writers:
- Aljean Harmetz
- Production:
- KCET
- Status:
- Released
The Making of the Wizard of Oz Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Bruce Franchini, written by Aljean Harmetz.
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The Making of the Wizard of Oz Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Making of the Wizard of Oz – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Making of the Wizard of Oz?
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The main cast of The Making of the Wizard of Oz (1979) includes Aljean Harmetz, Margaret Hamilton, Mervyn LeRoy and Ray Bolger. The film was directed by Bruce Franchini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Making of the Wizard of Oz released?
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The Making of the Wizard of Oz was released on January 1, 1979 and runs for 30m.
Is The Making of the Wizard of Oz worth watching?
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The Making of the Wizard of Oz (1979) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.