The Wiz (1978)
An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience.
All Releases
Domestic (100%)
$21,049,053
$21,049,053
International (–)
–
–
Worldwide
$21,049,647
$21,049,647
Domestic DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Earliest Release DateOctober 1, 1978
(Domestic)
Running Time2 hr 14 min
GenresAdventure
Family
Fantasy
Musical
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Sidney Lumet | Director |
| L. Frank Baum | Writer |
| William F. Brown | Writer |
| Joel Schumacher | Writer |
| Rob Cohen | Producer |
| Charlie Smalls | Composer |
| Oswald Morris | Cinematographer |
| Dede Allen | Editor |
| Tony Walton | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Diana Ross | |
| Michael Jackson | |
| Nipsey Russell | |
| Ted Ross |
