Family ·Fantasy ·Comedy · United States of America · 1971 · 1h 40m

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory poster
Director
Mel Stuart
Cast
Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka Jack Albertson as Grandpa Joe Peter Ostrum as Charlie Bucket Roy Kinnear as Mr. Salt Julie Dawn Cole as Veruca Salt Leonard Stone as Mr. Beauregarde
Crew
Arthur Ibbetson — Director of Photography David Saxon — Editor Walter Scharf — Original Music Composer Leslie Bricusse — Original Music Composer Roald Dahl — Screenplay Leslie Bricusse — Writer
Tagline

It's scrumdidilyumptious!

Synopsis

When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.

Trailer Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
factory workerfactorybased on novel or bookchocolatecandyoverweight childgrandparent grandchild relationshiptv addicted personaffectationmusicalsingleteacher
Key Collaborators
Mel Stuart Director Arthur Ibbetson Director of Photography David Saxon Editor Walter Scharf Original Music Composer Leslie Bricusse Original Music Composer Roald Dahl Screenplay Leslie Bricusse Writer Anthony Newley Writer Stan Margulies Producer David L. Wolper Producer Helen Colvig Costume Design
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