The Wiz

Directed by Sidney Lumet
G
1978    2h 14mAdventure, Family,
5.638%66%6.1
When Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy is miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz, she goes in search of the Wiz, a wizard who can help her get back to Manhattan, along with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion.
  • Diana RossDorothy
  • Michael JacksonScarecrow
  • Nipsey RussellTinman
  • Ted RossLion
  • Mabel KingEvillene
  • Theresa MerrittAunt Em
  • Thelma CarpenterMiss One
  • Lena HorneGlinda the Good
  • Richard PryorThe Wiz
  • Stanley GreeneUncle Henry
  • Clyde J. BarrettSubway Peddler
  • Derrick BellCrow
  • Roderick-Spencer SibertCrow
  • Kashka BanjokoCrow
  • Ronald "Smokey" StevensCrow
  • Toney BrealondGold Footman
  • Joe LynnGold Footman
  • Clinton JacksonGreen Footman
  • Charles RodriguezGreen Footman
  • Carlton JohnsonHead Winkie

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The Wiz Trivia

The Wiz was released on October 24, 1978.

The Wiz was directed by Sidney Lumet.

The Wiz has a runtime of 2 hr 14 min.

The Wiz was produced by Rob Cohen.

The key characters in The Wiz are Dorothy (Diana Ross), Scarecrow (Michael Jackson), Tinman (Nipsey Russell).

The Wiz is rated G.

The Wiz is an Adventure, Family, Fantasy film.

The Wiz has an audience rating of 6.6 out of 10.

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