Music ·Fantasy ·Adventure · United States of America · 1978 · 2h 14m

The Wiz

The Wiz poster
Director
Sidney Lumet
Cast
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
Crew
Oswald Morris — Director of Photography Dede Allen — Editor Charlie Smalls — Original Music Composer Joel Schumacher — Screenplay Rob Cohen — Producer Tony Walton — Production Design
Tagline

The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!

Synopsis

Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.

Trailer The Wiz — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
new york citydreamsmelancholymusicalbased on play or musicaldogdiscobased on moviewizardharlem, new york cityfunkafrican american
Key Collaborators
Sidney Lumet Director Oswald Morris Director of Photography Dede Allen Editor Charlie Smalls Original Music Composer Joel Schumacher Screenplay Rob Cohen Producer Tony Walton Production Design Tony Walton Costume Design
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