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The Wiz (1978)

EnglishFilm1978134 minFantasy, Family, Adventure★ 6.2/10

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.

Directed by
Sidney Lumet
Starring
Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell
Music
Charlie Smalls
Released
1978-10-24

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Cast

Diana RossDiana RossDorothy
Michael JacksonMichael JacksonScarecrow
Nipsey RussellNipsey RussellTinman
Ted RossTed RossLion
Mabel KingMabel KingEvillene
Theresa MerrittTheresa MerrittAunt Em
Thelma CarpenterThelma CarpenterMiss One
Lena HorneLena HorneGlinda the Good
Richard PryorRichard PryorThe Wiz
Stanley GreeneUncle Henry
Clyde J. BarrettSubway Peddler
Derrick BellCrow

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