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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 film version of the Broadway show that features an all-black cast and a disco-influenced soundtrack. Diana Ross stars as Dorothy, a Harlem teacher who travels to Oz with her dog Toto and meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion.
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- Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Sidney Lumet
- 1978-10-24
Find out who starred in and worked on the musical film adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, directed by Sidney Lumet and featuring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor and more. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, composers and other crew members on IMDb.
A black cast and a modern setting update the classic "Wizard of Oz" story. Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor and others star in this slick and energetic film directed by Sidney Lumet.
When Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy 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 of the East upon her arrival, Dorothy is told about the Wiz, a wizard who can help her get back to Manhattan.
- 134 min
- 9
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.
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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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