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The Wiz is a 1978 American musical adventure fantasy film directed by Sidney Lumet. Adapted from the 1974 Broadway musical of the same name, the film reimagines the classic 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum with an African-American cast. Dorothy, a twenty-four year old New York City schoolteacher from Harlem finds herself magically transported to the urban fantasy Land of Oz. On her travels seeking help from the mysterious Wiz, Dorothy befriends a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion.

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1978 · 2h 14m · Fantasy · Family · Adventure

TMDB 6.2/10 (316 votes)

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

Box office $21M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Sidney LumetDirector

Diana Rossas Dorothy

Michael Jacksonas Scarecrow

Nipsey Russellas Tinman

Ted Rossas Lion

Mabel Kingas Evillene

Theresa Merrittas Aunt Em

Thelma Carpenteras Miss One

Lena Horneas Glinda the Good

Richard Pryoras The Wiz SStanley Greeneas Uncle Henry CClyde J. Barrettas Subway Peddler DDerrick Bellas Crow RRoderick-Spencer Sibertas Crow KKashka Banjokoas Crow

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The Wiz is a 1978 American musical adventure fantasy film directed by Sidney Lumet. Adapted from the 1974 Broadway musical of the same name, the film reimagines the classic 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum with an African-American cast. Dorothy, a twenty-four year old New York City schoolteacher from Harlem finds herself magically transported to the urban fantasy Land of Oz. On her travels seeking help from the mysterious Wiz, Dorothy befriends a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion.

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