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The Wiz(1978)
Status: Released
Date: 1978-10-24
61%
279 Votes
Time: 2h 14m
The wiz! The stars! The music! Wow!
Overview:
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher, is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $24,000,000.00
Revenue: $21,049,053.00
ProductionCompanies:
Motown Productions
Movie: The Wiz
Top 10 Billed Cast
Diana Ross
Dorothy
Michael Jackson
Scarecrow
Nipsey Russell
Tinman
Ted Ross
Lion
Mabel King
Evillene
Theresa Merritt
Aunt Em
Thelma Carpenter
Miss One
Lena Horne
Glinda the Good
Richard Pryor
The Wiz
Video Trailer The Wiz
Video: The Wiz 1978 TV trailer
The Wiz 1978 TV trailer
The Wiz Official Trailer #1 - Michael Jackson Movie (1978) HD
"Ease On Down the Road" Performed by Diana Ross and Michael Jackson
Diana Ross Sings "Home"
You Can't Win - Full Clip
All 5 videos
The Wiz 1978 TV trailer - Trailer
The Wiz Official Trailer #1 - Michael Jackson Movie (1978) HD - Trailer
"Ease On Down the Road" Performed by Diana Ross and Michael Jackson - Clip
Diana Ross Sings "Home" - Clip
You Can't Win - Full Clip - Clip
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