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The Wiz is a 1978 American musical fantasy adventure 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.
Oct 24, 1978 · A 24-year-old kindergarten teacher from Harlem is transported to the Land of Oz, where she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion. The film features Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Richard Pryor, and was nominated for four Oscars.
- (17K)
- Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Sidney Lumet
- 1978-10-24
A modern adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" with a black cast and a disco soundtrack, directed by Sidney Lumet. Diana Ross stars as Dorothy, Michael Jackson as Scarecrow, and Richard Pryor as The Wiz, in a colorful and energetic film that lacks the heart of the original.
Find out who starred in and worked on the musical film adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, featuring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor and more. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers and other crew members on IMDb.
When Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy (Diana Ross) tries to save her dog from a storm, she's miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz. After accidentally killing the Wicked Witch ...
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- Sidney Lumet
- G
- Diana Ross
Dec 12, 2011 · The Wiz Official Trailer #1 - Michael Jackson Movie (1978) HD. Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers. 1.68M subscribers. Subscribed. 2.5K. 397K views 12 years ago.
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- Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
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A musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz with an African American cast and a urban setting. Dorothy, a shy kindergarten teacher from Harlem, is transported to a surreal version of New York City and meets three friends who help her find the Wiz.
