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IMDb rating 8.1/10 for the 1939 musical adventure film based on the novel by L. Frank Baum. Follow Dorothy and her friends as they seek the Wizard of Oz in the Land of Oz.
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- Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Victor Fleming, King Vidor
- 1939-08-25
The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical fantasy film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). An adaptation of L. Frank Baum 's 1900 children's fantasy novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, it was primarily directed by Victor Fleming, who left production to take over the troubled Gone with the Wind.
Dec 22, 1996 · A classic film that resonates with children's fears and dreams, as Dorothy travels to Oz with her friends. Read Ebert's analysis of the production, the cast, the music and the special effects of this colorful fantasy.
Learn about the classic musical fantasy film based on L. Frank Baum's novel, starring Judy Garland as Dorothy. Watch behind-the-scenes stills, movie posters and clips from the TCM website.
- Victor Fleming
- Judy Garland
Jul 29, 2024 · The Wizard of Oz, American musical film, released in 1939, that was based on the book of the same name by L. Frank Baum. Though not an immediate financial or critical success, it became one of the most enduring family films of all time. Deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant”.
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