Diana Ross
Dorothy
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Oct 24, 1978 · A film version of the Broadway show that features an all-black cast and a disco-influenced soundtrack. Dorothy, a Harlem teacher, is transported to the Land of Oz and meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion on her way to the Emerald City.
- Sidney Lumet
- 195
- 4 min
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.
- October 24, 1978
- Rob Cohen
The Wiz (1978) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The Wiz is a movie musical starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Richard Pryor, based on a stage version of L. Frank Baum's classic tale. Critics and audiences are divided on its quality, with some praising its performances and sets, and others criticizing its lack of imagination and originality.
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- Sidney Lumet
- G
- Diana Ross
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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.
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.
A Broadway musical was turned into a movie musical, and Diana Ross stars as Dorothy in a slick and energetic adaptation of the classic story. The movie has great scenes, songs, and special effects, but some critics find it too calculated and strained.
