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The Wiz (1978) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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 children's novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum with an African-American cast.
The Wiz: Directed by Sidney Lumet. With Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross. An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience.
L. Frank Baum. Author. Joel Schumacher. Screenplay. Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
William F. Brown. Learn more about the full cast of The Wiz with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide.
Lena Horne. Glinda the Good. Carlton Johnson. Head Winkie. SEE ALL OFFERS. Dorothy (Diana Ross) eases on down the road to see the Wiz (Richard Pryor).
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