The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
The Wiz (1978) is a fantasy, family and adventure film directed by Sidney Lumet, released on October 24, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell and Ted Ross. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 325 ratings.
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Diana Ross
as Dorothy
Michael Jackson
as Scarecrow
Nipsey Russell
as Tinman
Ted Ross
as Lion
Mabel King
as Evillene
Theresa Merritt
as Aunt Em
Thelma Carpenter
as Miss One
Lena Horne
as Glinda the Good
Richard Pryor
as The Wiz
Stanley Greene
as Uncle Henry
Clyde J. Barrett
as Subway Peddler
Derrick Bell
as Crow
Directed by Sidney Lumet, written by Joel Schumacher, L. Frank Baum and Charlie Smalls, produced by Rob Cohen.
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 325 ratings.
Whilst I think this really does work on stage, I really didn't much rate this African-American take on the timeless "Wizard of Oz" tale. It seems much more intent on making a political statement than it does on entertaining anyone, and given I'm not from the community it was made by and for, I felt a bit like I was not really invited to the party. The story itself sees a slightly older "Dorothy" (Diana Ross)…
Reviewed on March 30, 2024
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The main cast of The Wiz (1978) includes Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross and Mabel King. The film was directed by Sidney Lumet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Wiz was released on October 24, 1978 and runs for 2h 14m.
The Wiz (1978) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 325 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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